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Severe Abdominal And Back Pain. Scan Showed Enlarged Kidney And Cyst On Liver. What's Wrong?
Question: I had very severe pain - left side of abdoman and back immediately following a surgical operation for prolapse - obviously unrelated to the surgery. My GP suspected a kidney stone and sent me for a scan which showed an enlarged left kidney and a cyst on the liver. Is there a connection and is it more likely to be polycystic than a kidney stone?
Dear Madam,
Thanks for writing to us.
As per our previous discussion, a stone is more likely than a polycystic kidney. The enlarged kidney on your ultrasound probably signifies that there is a swelling on the kidney, a condition known as hydronephrosis. You need to be investigated with a further CT scan. For polycystic kidneys to be diagnosed at your age, at least 2 cyst in both the kidneys would need to be present.
Let me know if you have additional concerns.
Sincerely
Rajiv Goel
Thanks for writing to us.
As per our previous discussion, a stone is more likely than a polycystic kidney. The enlarged kidney on your ultrasound probably signifies that there is a swelling on the kidney, a condition known as hydronephrosis. You need to be investigated with a further CT scan. For polycystic kidneys to be diagnosed at your age, at least 2 cyst in both the kidneys would need to be present.
Let me know if you have additional concerns.
Sincerely
Rajiv Goel
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