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Feeling Of Pressure In Left Side. Family History Of Kidney Cancer. Should I Take Biopsy?

Within the last two weeks I have had a pressure feeling inside my left side. One of our doctors at work palpated
it for me and I realized how tender it was. Benign kidney cancer is on my dads side of the family with my dad having a kidney removed and also his mother. I am concerned at this point and think I may need a biopsy done. Your thoughts please. Linda
Thu, 24 Oct 2013
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Hello,

Tender kidney on palpation is very significant clinically. In correlation you have a strong family history of kidney disease.

Before biopsy I would recommend you to go for non invasive procedures like Ultrasound of the KUB, CT scan/MRI.
Based on the finding your doctor may decide on renal biopsy.

Regards.
Dr. Basheer Ahamed.
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Feeling Of Pressure In Left Side. Family History Of Kidney Cancer. Should I Take Biopsy?

Hello, Tender kidney on palpation is very significant clinically. In correlation you have a strong family history of kidney disease. Before biopsy I would recommend you to go for non invasive procedures like Ultrasound of the KUB, CT scan/MRI. Based on the finding your doctor may decide on renal biopsy. Regards. Dr. Basheer Ahamed.