WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for February, 2001: Re: Complex kidney cyst

Re: Complex kidney cyst

From: William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 10 Feb 2001 22:24:01 -0600 (CST)

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In reply to: Susan: "Complex kidney cyst"

At Sat, 10 Feb 2001, Susan wrote: >
>In April, 1999, I had a CT scan and a complex cyst was discovered on my
>right kidney, 1.4 cm. Feb. 7, 2001, I had an MRI and and there is the
>same 1.4 cm mass identified at the anterolateral aspect of the right mid
>uppler kidney. It is homogeneously isointense to renal parenchyma on T1
>and T2 weighted imaging. Following administration of contrast the mass
>does not exhibit enhancement. It is the same mass as studied in 1999
>and has not changed in size. It does not exhibit the spin scho signal
>characteristic of a simple cyst. On the other hand, there is no evidenc
>of contrast enhancement after administration of gadolinium. Imaging
>findings are likely related to a complex cyst. However, a hypovascular
>renal cell carcinoma could alo have a similar appearance.
>
>This came from the radiologist's report. My question is:
>
>What exactly is a complex cyst?
>
>If this were cancer would it not have grown in over two and one half
>years?
>
>I have been advised simply to have another MRI in 6 months to chck it.
>Is this your advice?
>
>Are complex cysts common. I am 58 yrs. old.

Susan

Best to talk to your own MD about this one. Good Luck

--
William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG
Editorial Advisor-Pregnancy and Birth
Private Practice
New Orleans, La.

*Please understand I can not respond to private emails.

*These comments are for educational purposes only.  They are
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