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What Does This CT Scan Of Kidneys Indicate?
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Sun, 29 Mar 2015
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Question : Had a ctscan of kidneys what does this mean
Hypodense lesions bilaterally that are too small to characterize.
There is a nonobstructing calculus at the upper pole of right kidney
Should i be concern..ER doctor says its really nothing to worry about
Hypodense lesions bilaterally that are too small to characterize.
There is a nonobstructing calculus at the upper pole of right kidney
Should i be concern..ER doctor says its really nothing to worry about
Brief Answer:
nothing to worry
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
It is a fairly common occurrence to find lesions in kidneys when a CT scan is being performed for some other cause. These incidentally detected lesions are most likely cysts on the kidney which are filled with clear fluid and in over 98% of individuals do not cause trouble, though they may enlarge slowly with age. Serial ultrasound examination annually should be sufficient to know if the cysts are becoming unusually large or if they appear complex following which you may need further investigations.
Again, picking up a small stone in the kidney by CT scan is common, and as long as the size is less than 6 mm and the stone is not causing obstruction, you can improve your fluid intake and see if the stone passes away spontaneously.
Hope I have been able to reassure you.
nothing to worry
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
It is a fairly common occurrence to find lesions in kidneys when a CT scan is being performed for some other cause. These incidentally detected lesions are most likely cysts on the kidney which are filled with clear fluid and in over 98% of individuals do not cause trouble, though they may enlarge slowly with age. Serial ultrasound examination annually should be sufficient to know if the cysts are becoming unusually large or if they appear complex following which you may need further investigations.
Again, picking up a small stone in the kidney by CT scan is common, and as long as the size is less than 6 mm and the stone is not causing obstruction, you can improve your fluid intake and see if the stone passes away spontaneously.
Hope I have been able to reassure you.
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