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What Are Chances Of Cortical Cyst In Abdomen Being Cancerous?
My mother was diagnosed with lt breast cancer in 2003 after whoch the affected breast along with 11 lymph nodes were removed(although only 1 lymph node was affected). She also underwent 6 cycles of chemo. Now agter 8 yrs in her ultra soind report of her abdomen, a 16X16 mm cortical cyst has been seen in the upper pole of her right kidney. What are the chances of the cyst beong cancerous?
Also what are indications and tests required to rule out malignancy?
Also what are indications and tests required to rule out malignancy?
Tue, 24 Feb 2015
Cortical cysts in the kidney are a normal finding that can be found in anybody. They are not cancerous and unrelated to your mother's breast cancer. You should stop worrying about it if it is not causing any symptoms. Just keep it under observation by dong an ultrasound every 3 months.
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