A Guide to Renal Cysts
⚡A fluid-filled bubble or sac that forms on or in the kidney.⚡
🫒Types of Renal Cysts:-
- 1. Simple Renal Cysts-: Benign, fluid-filled cysts that are common and usually harmless.
- 2. Complex Renal Cysts-: May have solid components or other features that require monitoring.
- 3. Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)-: A genetic disorder characterized by multiple cysts on the kidneys.
- Causes ♻️
- 1. Unknown-: Most simple renal cysts have no known cause.
- 2. Genetics-: Some cases may be inherited.
- 3. Age-: Cysts are more common in older adults.
- 4. Kidney damage-: Trauma or disease can contribute to cyst formation.
- Symptoms♻️
- 1. Asymptomatic-: Many people have no symptoms.
- 2. Pain-: Large cysts can cause abdominal or flank pain.
- 3. Hematuria-: Blood in the urine.
- 4. Frequent urination-: Large cysts can press on the kidneys or ureters.
- Diagnosis♻️
- 1. Imaging tests-: Ultrasound, CT scan, or MRI to visualize the cysts.
- 2. Bosniak classification-: A system to categorize cysts based on their complexity and potential for cancer.
- Treatment♻️
- 1. Monitoring-: Regular imaging tests for simple cysts.
- 2. Surgery-: May be necessary for complex cysts or those causing symptoms.
- 3. Drainage-: Removing fluid from the cyst.
- Complications♻️
- 1. Infection-: Cysts can become infected.
- 2. Rupture-: Cysts can rupture, causing pain and bleeding.
- 3. Kidney damage-: Large or complex cysts can damage kidney function.
