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What does a "cyst on the kidney" mean?

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Dr. S. Smiley Thakur answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

Thin balloon: It is normal to have up to 2 cysts on a kidney. Cysts are outpouchings of the normal tubules that carry urine. A cyst is filled with urine. Patients with numerous cysts or associated abnormalities need further investigations.

Answered 3/21/2019

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