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What Does A Mass Around The Kidney Indicate?
Question: what is a mass around the kidney and what do they do about it
Brief Answer:
Ct scan report is required
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query on HealthcareMagic.
Mass around kidney could be arise from structures around the kidney like adrenal gland, connective tissue around the kidney or soft tissue swellings around the kidney.
The mass could be benign or malignant.
However Ct scan report will add more information.
Thus, post the CT report on the forum for better assessment.
Masses around the kidney are usually removed by surgery, however, management can only be planned after diagnosis is made.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja P Wahal
Ct scan report is required
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query on HealthcareMagic.
Mass around kidney could be arise from structures around the kidney like adrenal gland, connective tissue around the kidney or soft tissue swellings around the kidney.
The mass could be benign or malignant.
However Ct scan report will add more information.
Thus, post the CT report on the forum for better assessment.
Masses around the kidney are usually removed by surgery, however, management can only be planned after diagnosis is made.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja P Wahal
Note: For further queries related to kidney problems and comprehensive renal care, talk to a Nephrologist. Click here to Book a Consultation.
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