Kidney Cyst - Can An Ultrasound Be Able To Differentiate A

Kidney cyst

Asked for Male, 23 Years

Can an ultrasound be able to differentiate a kidney cyst and a kidney stone or ct imaging is necessary for identification?

Answers (1)

20000+ health queries resolved in last month

Suresh Babu Vedala

Urologist 9 yrs exp Guntur

Ultrasound abdomen is sufficient to differentiate between renal stone and renal cyst.

Answered

Let others know if this answer was helpful

Was this answer helpful?

YES NO

Articles you may like

Homoeopathic Management For Sebaceous Cyst

Dr.Jyoti Singh

WHAT IS SEBACEOUS CYST?Sebaceous cysts are common non cancerous cysts of the skin which grow slowly under the skin and i ... Read more

Symptoms of Kidney Cysts

Dr.Dilip Raja

What are kidney cysts?The kidneys remove waste from your blood. They do this by filtering the blood and making urine. As ... Read more

Ovarian Cysts – Myths & Facts

Dr.Shafalika.S.B

Myth - Cysts in Ovaries Are Cancerous & Cause Various Health ProblemsFact – Not necessarily. They are nothing but fl ... Read more

What Is Polycystic Kidney Disease ?

Dr.Satish Erra

Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is an inherited disorder in which clusters of cysts develop primarily within your kidney ... Read more

Dietary Treatment and Lifestyle Tips for Ovarian Cyst

Ms.Dt.Neha Suryawanshi

Ovarian cysts are fluid-filled sacs or pockets in an ovary or on its surface.Many women have ovarian cysts at some time. ... Read more

Prevention Of Kidney Stones

Dr.Rajeev Bashetty

Kidney stones are known to the mankind since antiquity. Lot of innovations have been done in treating the kidney stones, ... Read more

Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.

Kidney and Urinary Problems?

Talk to expert doctors

Private & Confidential
Audio Calls
Free follow-ups

The question asked on this page is a free question. You can ask a free health question by downloading the Practo app.