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What Does This Ultrasound Test Result For Back Pain And Blood In Urine Indicate?
I have been having pain on my left side of my back, blood in urine, test show no bladder infection but traces of blood, had ultrasound that shows exophytic cyst on left kidney which gas progressively increased in size, dr ordered ct scan..is there a possibility it could be cancerous?
Yes, CT scan is helpful but also the erythrocytes morphology in the urine may be helpful. It shows the origin of the erythrocytes. Please discuss with your doctor.
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Dr. Jolanda Nikolla, Pulmonologist
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What Does This Ultrasound Test Result For Back Pain And Blood In Urine Indicate?
Hello, Yes, CT scan is helpful but also the erythrocytes morphology in the urine may be helpful. It shows the origin of the erythrocytes. Please discuss with your doctor. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Jolanda Nikolla, Pulmonologist