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Simple cortical cyst

2018-03-17 05:39:05
Hello Doctor. My father 58yrs old, found simple cortical cyst of 3cm in the upper pole of left kidney. Is this something serious? Please Say what should we do?
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Firstly, what symptoms led you to do USG? If it was only for a routine check without any symptom, then this may be normal. Please get 'serum creatinine' & 'urine routine' reports. Then see a urologist (kidney surgeon)

Answered2018-03-17 06:39:18

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