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Hi doctors. i have a two simple renal cyst and a complex cyst that was simple. the radiologist said the complex cyst has one papilla. should have a cat scan now to check for cancer or wait 3 or 6 months and monitor and recheck? is it safe to wait?

Q: hi doctors. i have a two simple renal cyst and a complex cyst that was simple. the radiologist said the complex cyst has one papilla. should have a cat scan now to check for cancer or wait 3 or 6 months and monitor and recheck? is it safe to wait?

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A member asked:

Hi doctors. i have a two simple renal cyst and a complex cyst that was simple. the radiologist said the complex cyst has one papilla. should have a cat scan now to check for cancer or wait 3 or 6 months and monitor and recheck? is it safe to wait?

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