Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) Questions CT Scans

How will a kidney with a cyst and slight enlargement affect my health?

I had a CT scan recently that showed that my kidney had a cyst and was slightly enlarged. How will this affect my health?

2 Answers

Cysts in the kidney are fluid filled sacs. Sometimes they mean cancer, but usually they are what is called simple cysts, meaning no sign of cancer. I get the impression from what you say that this was a simple cyst. It won't affect your health, if that is the case.
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