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Cortical renal cyst

2022-12-13 05:39:22
Hello doctor my uncle has 11*10mm cortical cyst in the left kidney is this serious? Pls help me do this go with medicine or need surgery.I'm attaching the report
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It is a complex cortical cyst in the right kidney and definitely needs evaluation by a contrast CT scan for further treatment. Does he have any blood in urine or any symptoms?
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get a ct urography if the creatinine is normal.and consult a urologist.

Answered2022-12-13 06:19:45

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