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How To Treat Multiple Cysts In Organs With The Largest One Located In Posterior Aspect Of Left Kidney?
I was diagnosed with multiple cysts, the largest is located along the posterior aspect of the left kidney. this measures 10 cm. in height and 7 cm in AP diameter. The transverse diameter of this cyst is about 8 cm. This cyst contains two septations within it. The septation located along the superior aspect of this cyst is mildly calcified. The septation along the inferior aspect of this cyst shows slight enhancement. The characteristic of this cyst are consistent with Bosniak type II F cyst. It is a minimal complex cyst. The other cysts are simple cysts, one of these measure 5.5 cm. My Primary Physician ordered Ultrasound of Kidneys and Ct urogram enhancement. I also had CT scan of my spine, 5 small bulging vertebras. Experiencing extremely severe pain. Most probable Cysts are pressing on my spine. No herniation or degeneration. Am I a good candidate for Laser Laproscopic surgery to remove these cysts?
Wed, 5 Feb 2014
Hello and welcome to HCM,
You are suffering from two different problems.
One is that of multiple cysts in the left kidney and the second is that of bulging intervertebral discs.
The cysts in the kidney are benign lesions and require observation over a period of time.
Surgery or laser treatment may not be required.
The renal function tests need to be done to look for functioning of the kidney.
If there is fall in the renal functions, surgical excision or laser treatment may be required.
The bulging discs can be corrected by complete bed rest alone.
In case the discs do not replace back after bed rest, other treatment modalities need to be done.
You need to stay in touch with a nephrologist and orthopedician.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja P Wahal
You are suffering from two different problems.
One is that of multiple cysts in the left kidney and the second is that of bulging intervertebral discs.
The cysts in the kidney are benign lesions and require observation over a period of time.
Surgery or laser treatment may not be required.
The renal function tests need to be done to look for functioning of the kidney.
If there is fall in the renal functions, surgical excision or laser treatment may be required.
The bulging discs can be corrected by complete bed rest alone.
In case the discs do not replace back after bed rest, other treatment modalities need to be done.
You need to stay in touch with a nephrologist and orthopedician.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja P Wahal
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