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Question: I had a renal artery ultrasound done a couple of days ago the test results came back as the following:
PROCEDURE:
US RETROPERITONEAL RENAL - LIMITED - 76775
CLINICAL:
HYPERTENSION
TECHNIQUE:
RENAL ULTRASOUND
ULTRASOUND RETROPERITONEUM LIMITED
CPT 76775
Real time 2D gray scale imaging of the kidneys was performed.
COMPARISON:
There are no recent comparison exams available at the time of dictation.
FINDINGS:
The right kidney measures 12.1 x 6.2 x 5.8 cm and the left kidney measures 11.1 x 4.2 x 6.7 cm. Cortical thickness on the right measures 2.8 cm and on the left 2.1 cm.
Large exophytic upper pole renal cyst measuring up to approximately 8.9 x 9.8 x 9.7 cm. There is an apparent septation internally. No evidence of internal flow. No additional cystic or solid renal mass is seen. The cortical echogenicity is unremarkable. No hydronephrosis or shadowing calculi are evident. There is no evidence of perinephric fluid collection.
IMPRESSION:
1. Large exophytic right upper pole renal cyst with septation and no internal flow.
what does this mean...and is it possible cancer. I am only 25 years old. Is this something to be concerned about. Should I seek a specialist quickly.
PROCEDURE:
US RETROPERITONEAL RENAL - LIMITED - 76775
CLINICAL:
HYPERTENSION
TECHNIQUE:
RENAL ULTRASOUND
ULTRASOUND RETROPERITONEUM LIMITED
CPT 76775
Real time 2D gray scale imaging of the kidneys was performed.
COMPARISON:
There are no recent comparison exams available at the time of dictation.
FINDINGS:
The right kidney measures 12.1 x 6.2 x 5.8 cm and the left kidney measures 11.1 x 4.2 x 6.7 cm. Cortical thickness on the right measures 2.8 cm and on the left 2.1 cm.
Large exophytic upper pole renal cyst measuring up to approximately 8.9 x 9.8 x 9.7 cm. There is an apparent septation internally. No evidence of internal flow. No additional cystic or solid renal mass is seen. The cortical echogenicity is unremarkable. No hydronephrosis or shadowing calculi are evident. There is no evidence of perinephric fluid collection.
IMPRESSION:
1. Large exophytic right upper pole renal cyst with septation and no internal flow.
what does this mean...and is it possible cancer. I am only 25 years old. Is this something to be concerned about. Should I seek a specialist quickly.
Brief Answer:
Needs further evaluation
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query
Most renal cysts are benign and does not cause any harm. However since the cyst is large and has separation it could be malignant as well. It definitely requires further evaluation. I recommend you to do the following
1. get a urine routine test done to look for red blood cells
2. confirmatory test for the cyst would be to get a contrast enhanced ct scan. This will tell us whether it is cancer or not
3. Please approach a nephrologist for further work up, do not ignore the matter
I hope i was of help, if you have any further queries please get back to me
Regards
Needs further evaluation
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query
Most renal cysts are benign and does not cause any harm. However since the cyst is large and has separation it could be malignant as well. It definitely requires further evaluation. I recommend you to do the following
1. get a urine routine test done to look for red blood cells
2. confirmatory test for the cyst would be to get a contrast enhanced ct scan. This will tell us whether it is cancer or not
3. Please approach a nephrologist for further work up, do not ignore the matter
I hope i was of help, if you have any further queries please get back to me
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
What is the percentage of it being malignant and what does that mean
What's the odds of it being cancerious
What's the odds of it being cancerious
Brief Answer:
Percentage
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for getting back, I understand how tensed you must be. The percentage of benign cyst is 99% which means to say that only 1% of the cyst is malignant and it becomes even less likely because of your young age.
Despite the odds I want you to get evaluated as soon as possible
Regards
Percentage
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for getting back, I understand how tensed you must be. The percentage of benign cyst is 99% which means to say that only 1% of the cyst is malignant and it becomes even less likely because of your young age.
Despite the odds I want you to get evaluated as soon as possible
Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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