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My mother is aged 54yrs old...she has left renal cortical cyst of size 1.61cm..is that very harmful??plz help

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No need to worry, many in her age group would have this. Only follow with ultrasound at one year ...  Read More

My wifes right renal cortical cyst, cyst size 15 x15mm. kindly let me know about this matter. my wife age is 43yrs

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Simple cortical cyst Bosniak type 1 doesn't require intervention until unless too large causing pain Discomfort Otherwise it just require regular screen with ultrasound every 6 monthly Don't worry ...  Read More

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Hi Doctor Today received medical report. Doctor said my left lower pole renal cortical cyst 7mm with wall calcification. What should I do now? Thanks

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get a cect kub to give Bosniak type ...  Read More

Hello doctor my father is suffering from Renal cortical cyst since 3 weeks. he will get pain after having breakfast, lunch and dinner. Doctor please tell me that is it very harm for body? is it very dangerous to health? Please let me know doctor

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Simple cortical cysts usually remain asymptomatic and do not require any active intervention in old age however if of very large size or compressing and causing pressure effects or large complex cyst ...  Read More

Hey Doctor. I have a renal cortical cyst in left side. Its size is 1.2×1.6 mm . My aye is just 23. Please let me know that is it harmful for me or what should i do now. Please Help.

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Need detail talk. Contact on http://prac.to/drmanikantan for clarification ...  Read More

My mother is suffering renal cortical cyst for 10 years ,progressively increasing in size ,now rt one is 4cm, left one is 6 cm and occasionally causing pain and discomfort..

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would require lap deroofing ...  Read More

Mild increase in echotexture in bilateral kidneys simple right renal cortical cyst. His age is 70 above. Repeatedly increase in fever with chills

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Cyst is not of concern.....consult a nephrologist for medical renal disease... ...  Read More

Hello GE Dr. My uncle having stomach pain. So we consult Dr. Dr suggest us usg abdomen. N usg report show Renal Cortical cyst. N Dr suggest medicine for it but still not feeling well sir so plz suggest medicine for it. Dr suggest us Tab rablet. Tab Hifencv200 tab cystone.

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Need to examine patient and evaluate that this cyst is a cause of his pain. Pain killers will gives only symptomatic relief. Definitive treatment will be surgery but I don’t think this cyst will requi ...  Read More

Sir I have left renal cortical complex cyst last the cyst size is 2.4cm*2.1cm this week I take ultra sound and CT scan it size is 2.9cm*2.6cm it increase it size I have severe low back pain but in mri it shows normal spinal cord there is no abnormal it cause any malignant for me my age is 19 why it cause for me

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kindly upload the images, then we can give a opinion ...  Read More

My husband's left kidney indicate small renal cortical cyst.what kind of food to be taken

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Salt restricted high fibre low carb ...  Read More

Patient: Male, 74+ years Chief Concern: Report suggestive of bilateral renal parenchymal disease Relevant Test Reports: CBC: Normal Serum Urea: 41 mg/dl Serum Creatinine: 0.98 mg/dl LFT: Normal Lipid Profile: Normal Urine R/E and M/E: Normal (Protein, Glucose, Ketones negative) Microalbumin/Creatinine Ratio: 189.71 mg/dl tPSA: 0.17 ng/ml FBS: 93 m

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His HbA1c is in the diabetic range.This is causing microalbuminuria which is slightly high.since creatinine,urea etc are normal it indicates good renal function.The renal cortical cysts are normal. So ...  Read More

Hi dr. 10 months ago 23 sept 2025 I go through cect abdomen and mrcp for gallbladder issues incidental finding of Small subcentimetric cortical cyst of size approx. 8.6 x 6.1 mm is noted in mid pole of left kidney. Cholecystectomy done in nov 4 2025 Today 21 june 2026 I done ultrasound for post cholecystectomy status in which A small cortical cys

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Plz consult ...  Read More

Medical renal disease means it's always ckd? Or any other diseases Increased in cortical echogenicity with loss of cortico medulla differentiation can be seen in any other disease

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Better to see all your reports before commenting u have ckd or no ...  Read More

I consulted my urologist and did USG abdomen for blood in semen and CPPS. Accidentally found a 9 mmX8 mm cyst in the lower pole cortex. What should I do now?

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Consult for discussion and management ...  Read More

My father recently had his routine usg scan and we found a 78mm cyst on his left kidney. Though it's type 1 we are still a bit worried as the previous report (done in Aug 2024) didn't mention anything about the cyst and suddenly this time we found it. Can you kindly check the previous scan and let me know if it had the cyst in the scan and the radi

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If you are worried get a contrast CT. If simple cyst do not worry. ...  Read More

Hi doctor, I am having right side back pain from 3 weeks, yesterday I have taken the ultrasound abdomen, it says, cyst with few thin septations measuring 2.5x2.5cm noted in the mid pole of left kidney no evidence of calculi/ hydroureteronephorsis seen What this means, is something serious, please let me know? Attaching ultrasound results

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Right and left renal is 0.07,both kidney shows renal cortical echoes with moderately maintained cortico medullary differentiation, doctor suggested to take renal biopsy is it compulsory to Take, is this serious condition , fatty liver present , patient showing continuous urination , Prevoid urine 100cc Post void is 55cc Grade 1 prostatomegaly wit

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4.4 mm stone in left kidney and 6.2*5.6 cm (cc*tr) cortical cyst with internal separation in right kidney

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Hi I got my pelvic ultrasound because of irregular periods and found out that I also have a Renal Simple Cyst (Bosnaik 1). 25*18mm. What does this mean?

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Connect with a call for details discussion regarding the disease and it's management ...  Read More

Hello Doctors, Recently I have done my USG W/A and I found that Tiny cortical cyst noted in left upper pole. And also the report mentioned that both kidney size and shape are normal. Please suggest what would be my precautions for this cyst. Attach my reports here. My age 28+ Height 170 cm Weight 85 kg BP: 120/78 No diabetis

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Cortical cyst is not an issue Pls take a repeat usg every year to confirm that no new cysts are forming ...  Read More

2.3*2.2 cm cyst since previous ultrasound. Last year nephrologist said no issues. Does same applies now too? Any supplements suggested?

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Cyst are usually benign lesions and does not require active treatment. In case of doubt, CT KUB should be done to better define the nature of cyst. ...  Read More

Irregular cortical margins of both kidney Showing in CT scan "irregular cortical margins of both kidneys" Kidney cyst Bosniak category 1 Gallbladder stone Please check And advise whether it is any serious condition Or any other problem in both kidneys? I am worried about it Any treatment in homeopathy?

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Ireegular cortical margins is death of the tissue in the outer part of the kidney (cortex) that results from blockage of the small arteries that supply blood to the cortex of kidney Detailed c ...  Read More

Having frequent urination, light dull back pain with all blood and USG reports normal except a simple cortical cyst measuring 1.67 *1.42 CM is noted in inter pole cortex of left Kidney. Also on hypertension medicines for few years. Please suggest any medication is needed or just wait and watch.

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For Cyst nothing needed. For frequency need more evaluation both history and Examination. So plz see a urologist physically. ...  Read More

As per Ultrasonic test, report says. "Left Kidney is normal in size (measures 11.3 cm in length & 1.6 cm in parenchymal thickness), position, shape and echopattern. Corticomedullary differentiation is maintained. No evid

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Kya eska elag PMJAY se ho sakta he ??? Mereko left kidney me renal complex 17×17 mm cyst ka problm aur renal calculas 3 mm ka he

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Share the reports I don't think both conditions need surgery ...  Read More

My mother 67 years age ALP level 409, globulin 4.2, urea blood 48.7, creatinine 1.8 and weakness. Ultrasound attached shows mild hepatomegaly with fatty liver gr-1, cholelithiasis, few tiny right renal calculli, small right renal cortical cyst, multiple calculi with dilated upper calcues left kidney, largest 14mm, please guide accordingly what will

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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult. ...  Read More

I have simple cortical cysts on the interpolar region of the right kidney (16*18 mm) A simple Follicular cyst is seen at left ovary. Whom to contact..?

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You don't have to worry about a simple follicular cyst You can repeat a scan after 6 months ...  Read More

1.7 cms Cortical cyst with calcification in the right kidney lower pole. Is this a concern?. Kindly advise CREATININE 0.7mg/dl. BILIRUBIN Total 0.54 mg/dl. BILIRUBIN DIRECT 0.16 mg/dl

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Consult with UROLOGIST ...  Read More

My father scan report..reports shows gall bladder stones.he is having pain on both sides of back.not too lower back..his BP is high 160/100( he discontinued using bp medicine for a while).is anything serious?

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No interventions needed for it ...  Read More

Septed cortical cyst on right kidney - 11mm×8mm, is need to worry. Report attached. Age 76 years KFT test and ACR reports are normal.

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As it is septed.. required investigation Visit nephrologist ...  Read More

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