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What are renal cortical cyst?
A renal cyst is a collection of fluid in the kidney. Kidney cysts can be benign but some are more serious and can actually impair kidney function.
What is cortical cyst in left kidney?
A cyst is a fluid filled structure. Cortical describes its location in the cortex, meaning the outer portion of the kidney. Mid pole is the middle portion of the kidney. There are different types of cysts. Simple cysts are harmless and may be ignored. Complex cysts range from harmless to cancerous. The features of the cyst will help the radiologist (the doctor interpreting the exam) determine whether the cyst is simple or complex. Depending on its features, complex cysts will need to be reimaged (with CT or ultrasound) or removed (with surgery).
What is a bilateral cysts?
Bilateral kidney cysts are cysts in BOTH kidneys.
How does steriods affect your health?
kidney cancer,blood clotting and cholesterol changes, liver cysts and cancer
What is renal cortical cyst?
Renal cortical cysts are fluid filled sacs that develop near the kidneys. Although they can reach sizes of over 15 centimeters, they are usually benign and cause no adverse health problems. . They can, however, be a sign of polycystic kidney disease.
What kidney disease is inherited and the cysts slowly reduce the kidney function and eventually leads to kidney failure?
The condition known as polycystic kidney disease is inherited and the cysts slowly reduce kidney function and leads to kidney failure. the condition can also effect the liver and pancreas.
Is Lower abdominal pain early sign of pregnancy?
Cramping in the lower abdomen can be a sign of pregnancy. But extreme pain may be cysts or perhaps an ectopic pregnancy.
What is Polycistic kidney disease?
Having multiple cysts
What will you do if you have a renal cortical cyst at about 3cm?
If you have a renal cortical cysts at about 3 cm, it will be up to a doctor to determine what will have to be done. It may all depend on whether or not the cyst grows or goes away on its own or not.
What is the medical term meaning inherited disorder characterized by an enlargement of the kidneys caused by many bilateral renal cysts?
Polycystic kidney disease is the medical term meaning genetic disorder characterized by the growth of numerous fluid-filled cysts in the kidneys. Over time, these cysts interferer with kidney function.
What does kidney disease do?
Polycystic kidney disease is an inherited disorder that causes cysts to be formed on the nephrons, or functioning units, of the kidneys
Can cysts determine a negative pregnancy test?
Cysts, ectopic preg, and menopause and some very rare medical conditions can give misleading results.
