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Suggest Treatment For Cortical Cyst In Kidney

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Posted on Wed, 22 Oct 2014
Question: My USG report states simple cortical cyst 9 x 9 mm in the left kidney.
What are the consequences & what is the treatment?
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Answered by Dr. Indu Kumar (26 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Renal cortical cysts rarely causes complications.

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX

USG findings suggests a small simple cortical cyst in left kidney.It is a benign lesion of unknown etiology arising from renal parenchyma and it rarely causes complications.
Renal cortical cyst is a very common type of kidney cyst and it is a fluid-filled sac.

Small cysts generally doesn't causes symptoms and it is found in a routine examination for other issues.
When cyst grows larger,patient may feel pain or pressure in back or sides,which often radiates downward.

Renal cortical cysts usually doesn't require any treatment.You only need regular follow up ultrasound scan.

Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your question.
Further queries are most welcome.

Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX
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Suggest Treatment For Cortical Cyst In Kidney

Brief Answer: Renal cortical cysts rarely causes complications. Detailed Answer: Hello XXXX USG findings suggests a small simple cortical cyst in left kidney.It is a benign lesion of unknown etiology arising from renal parenchyma and it rarely causes complications. Renal cortical cyst is a very common type of kidney cyst and it is a fluid-filled sac. Small cysts generally doesn't causes symptoms and it is found in a routine examination for other issues. When cyst grows larger,patient may feel pain or pressure in back or sides,which often radiates downward. Renal cortical cysts usually doesn't require any treatment.You only need regular follow up ultrasound scan. Get well soon. Hope I have answered your question. Further queries are most welcome. Take Care Dr.Indu XXXXXXX