Have Cyst On Kidney. Do I Need Any Treatment?

Posted on Thu, 21 Feb 2013

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Question : I have a 11centmetre Cyst on my right kidney, and doctors don't seem to think it needs treatment, is it serious.

Answered by Dr. Nsah Bernard (6 hours later)

Hello XXXXXXX

I am of the other doctors that a single kidney cyst does not require any treatment.
It is when you have polycystic kidney diseases which can only be managed with palliative care or kidney transplant (PKD is a very serious condition). Simple kidney cysts are benign and would normally not cause any hard to you or your kidney.

Hope this answers your question.
Dr Nsah

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