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Is a "low density lesion" on a kidney found on ct scan with contrast a simple kidney cyst?
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It can be. this is just a description of a finding on CT which needs more elaboration to say whether it is a cycs or not
Answered 9/30/2022
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Could be. I would ask the X-ray Dr what is their experience with lesions that look like this in people like you.
Answered 9/30/2022
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I am 35 and was informed through CT scan that I have a "low density" 6mm lesion on my kidney that they believe is a cyst. I am really worried. Are lesions on the kidney common? Is low density a good thing?
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