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CT Shows Mild Degenerative Arthritis, Periarticular Scleoris, Bilobed Renal Cyst. Opinions ?
Hi - I am AAAA age 55- Sex - F - Ct bone scan findings - mild degenerative arthritis of the sacrosanct iliac joints with an element of inflammation , arthritis of the hands , wrists, A-C joints ,hips ,left patella femoral joint and the 1-st MTP joints , bilateral plantar fasciitis , Ct of the lumbar spine was performed there was mild uptake with corresponding peri articular sclerosis by the sacroiliac joints marked on the right uptake by the lumbar spine and neck was physiological and a large mass in left kidney 7cm . Hi -plas ct-renal of left kidney -this is a type 2-Bosniak category 2F renal complex cyst 6.2 x4.2 x 5.3 cm it is bilobed . My cholesterol is 5.8 mold/L Thank you for answering my query, Jolanta
Tue, 27 Aug 2013
Hi and thanks for the query,
Treatment in this case depends on clinical appreciation, especially the intensity of any associated pain or stiffness. This shall range from simple analgesics, non steroidal anti inflammatory drugs, corticosteroids, gold salts, hydroxychloroquine, Vitamin D supplementation. It shall be very important to check blood Calcium levels and Vitamin D levels especially before commencing treatment. Most of the treatment are eliminated by the Kidney, and in systemic diseases, integrity of the kidneys always has to be checked regularly. Gluconates and Biphosphonates could be particular useful under these circumstances.
The ideal thing to do is consult a rheumatologist.
Kind regards. Bain MD
Treatment in this case depends on clinical appreciation, especially the intensity of any associated pain or stiffness. This shall range from simple analgesics, non steroidal anti inflammatory drugs, corticosteroids, gold salts, hydroxychloroquine, Vitamin D supplementation. It shall be very important to check blood Calcium levels and Vitamin D levels especially before commencing treatment. Most of the treatment are eliminated by the Kidney, and in systemic diseases, integrity of the kidneys always has to be checked regularly. Gluconates and Biphosphonates could be particular useful under these circumstances.
The ideal thing to do is consult a rheumatologist.
Kind regards. Bain MD
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