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Suggest Treatment For A Kidney Cyst

Posted on Tue, 21 Feb 2017

Question: Hi,

I have been diagnosed by renal cyst and need some clarity on the report and treatment options.

can you please check the attachment and tell me the exact problem and risk and treatment options

Regards
XXXXXXX

Answered by Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (45 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You have Renal Cyst of Type 2F which needs to observed perodically

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for query .

Based on the report of your C.T Scan with contrast it appears that you have Type 2 F Bosniak Cyst .These cysts are congenital in origin (Present from birth) and detected as an accidental finding during routine ultrasound scanning or C.T Scan examination done for some other problems .

95% of Type 2F Bosniak Cysts are non malignant cyst and no active surgical intervention or treatment is required .These cysts can be observed and one needs to do either Ultrasound Scanning or C.T scan periodically at 6 months interval to observe for any malignant transformation .

Hope I have answered your query ,please feel free to ask if you have more questions ,I shall be happy to help you
Thanks and Regards.
Dr.Patil.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (7 minutes later)

hi doctor,

Thanks for Ur reply.

there is other node enlargement in the report and what does that mean. and according to the report do I need to go for any cyst removl or any medication

regards
XXXXXXX

Answered by Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (5 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
The enlarged lymph node could be due to infection in Cyst

Detailed Answer:
hello
Thaks for follow up .The enlarged lymph node reported could be due to either some infective foci in draining area or due to infection of the cyst .

You need to take antibiotics like Cefexime twice daily for 2 weeks and observe for any resolution after two weeks.

Thanks and Regards.
Dr.Patil.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (1 hour later)

thanks doctor

Is this a life threating condition

Answered by Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
It is not a life threatening condition

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for follow up .

It is not a life threatening condition at all .

There is nothing to be worried about it .

Thanks and Regards.
Dr.Patil.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (21 hours later)

Thanks doctor

Can we go for laparoscopy for this cyst as there is a possibility of turning malignancy.

How much time it takes to grow normally

Answered by Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (19 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
In a present situation you do not need any surgery .

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for follow up .In a given situation you do not need t undergo any modality of surgery .As regards your query about the time frame required for such cysts to increase in size I would state that it may remain static for a life long and may not undergo malignant changes ..That is the reason we advice for periodical check up and take a call for surgery only if required ..

Thanks and Regards.
Dr.Patil.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy

Follow up: Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (57 minutes later)

Thanks doctor for your patience.

last year August my scan report says the cyst is 1.5*1.0 cm

now it is 2.1*1.5 cm .

is this a noticible change in 6 months??

Answered by Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
There is very minute increase in size of the cyst

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for follow up .

A change in size of the cyst that you have are negligible There is nothing that should be done in present context .

Thanks and Regards.
Dr.Patil.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (4 hours later)

Thanks doctor

Any thing we need to do to get them reduced. medicines or food etc..

Answered by Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (53 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
The size of the cyst can not be reduced by any means

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for follow up .

The size of the Renal Cyst can not be reduced by either medication or any specific food .

Thanks and Regards.
Dr XXXXXXX

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (12 hours later)

is it safe to take CT scan for 6 months gap

Answered by Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
In child bearing age we ask for either Ultrasound Scan or MRI

Detailed Answer:

Hello
Thanks for follow up .

In females in child bearing age we generally ask for either Ultrasound Scan or MRI .
to avoid radiation hazards .

Thanks and Regards.
Dr.Patil.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (2 days later)

can cyst size increase with infection??

if yes, after the infection will it comes to normal size

Answered by Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Size of the Cyst is irrelevant if it gets infected

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for follow up .Size of the cyst is of no significance if it gets infected ,If that happens removal of the cyst is the only treatment option .

Thanks and Regards.
Dr.Patil.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar