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What Is Meant By Bilateral Renal Cortical Thinning With Cysts?
Question: what is bilateral renal cortical thinning with bilateral renal cysts
Brief Answer:
cortex- outer layer of kidney
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
There are different parts of the kidney.
Cortical refers to the cortex of the kidneys. The cortex are the outer areas of the kidneys. It is between the renal capsule which covers the outside of the kidney and the renal medulla.
Bilateral renal cortical thinning- thinning or decrease in size of the cortex of both kidneys.
This can occur due to various causes such as: (1)chronic kidney failure
(2)with aging there can decrease in size
(3)frequent recurrent infections of the kidneys
Bilateral renal cysts- cysts are sac that can collect fluid. According to the imaging investigation, cysts are present in both kidneys.
Cysts in the kidney may be classified as simple or complex.
Simple cysts are more common and do not normally have any complications. They are not associated with cancer.Simple cysts are present in 30- 50% of persons over age 50.
More than likely, unless other wise stated, your cysts are simple cysts that would simply require monitoring to see if increase in size. In some cases the increase can be associated with discomfort.
I hope this helps,feel free to ask any other questions
cortex- outer layer of kidney
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
There are different parts of the kidney.
Cortical refers to the cortex of the kidneys. The cortex are the outer areas of the kidneys. It is between the renal capsule which covers the outside of the kidney and the renal medulla.
Bilateral renal cortical thinning- thinning or decrease in size of the cortex of both kidneys.
This can occur due to various causes such as: (1)chronic kidney failure
(2)with aging there can decrease in size
(3)frequent recurrent infections of the kidneys
Bilateral renal cysts- cysts are sac that can collect fluid. According to the imaging investigation, cysts are present in both kidneys.
Cysts in the kidney may be classified as simple or complex.
Simple cysts are more common and do not normally have any complications. They are not associated with cancer.Simple cysts are present in 30- 50% of persons over age 50.
More than likely, unless other wise stated, your cysts are simple cysts that would simply require monitoring to see if increase in size. In some cases the increase can be associated with discomfort.
I hope this helps,feel free to ask any other questions
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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