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Is it common for kidney cysts to grow?
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Yes, renal simple cyst often grows but at a very slow rate. The diameter of a renal cyst may increase by 5% annually so the diameter of the cyst may increase by 1.6 times in 10 years.
Answered 1/31/2023
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