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What Does Nodule In Cortex Of Kidney Suggest?
I just had back surgery s/p fusion had to get a follow up ct scan for fluid pockets
Now on the report they've noted finding of a 9mm nodule arising enterally from the cortex of the left kidney
Im concerned is this something I need to have further treatment. I have been having left side pain but I related it to the surgery.
Now on the report they've noted finding of a 9mm nodule arising enterally from the cortex of the left kidney
Im concerned is this something I need to have further treatment. I have been having left side pain but I related it to the surgery.
Wed, 30 Jul 2014
Hi thanks for posting your query on health care magic.
As per your history ,a 9 mm nodule could be renal Angiomyolipoma.
This needs to be further evaluated through a renal biopsy in case if its increasing in size in the follow up scans.In all such cases of renal masses ,a renal cancer should be ruled out.
Hence i strongly recommend you to consult a urologist in case if you pass blood in urine.
THANK YOU
As per your history ,a 9 mm nodule could be renal Angiomyolipoma.
This needs to be further evaluated through a renal biopsy in case if its increasing in size in the follow up scans.In all such cases of renal masses ,a renal cancer should be ruled out.
Hence i strongly recommend you to consult a urologist in case if you pass blood in urine.
THANK YOU
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