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Diagnosed with a 1.7mm kidney cyst..it normal or needed any treatment or dangerous for future?
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Very common so likely norma. Discus with local Dr and family sometimes they run in families.
Answered 5/13/2023
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You probably made a typo, 1.7 cm or 17 mm, not 1.7 mm, isn't it? If it is defined as a simple cyst then it is not rare at your age, there is no need for follow up unless your family has history of polycystic kidney disease. Good luck.
Answered 5/14/2023
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