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Can Cortical Cyst Measuring 15 Mm Be Removed Without Surgery?

My brother has a left renal cortical cyst measuring 15 mm in size. His Creatinine is at The residual urine is about 125 ml. The Lab Tests were done in connection with his present problem of urination esp. at night time. Whether without surgery this cyst can be eradicated or not ? Whether the urination problem is correlated with this cyst ? Kindly advise in this regard.
Fri, 10 Jan 2014
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Hello,

I have studied your case.
Cyst of 15 mm size is quite large and can not be eradicated with out surgery.
Residual urine volume is large indicating bladder out let obstruction.
For finding functional status of kidney you may need to do further investigation like IVP, renogram.
Problem may not be related to cyst.

Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.

Wishing you good health.

Take care.
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Can Cortical Cyst Measuring 15 Mm Be Removed Without Surgery?

Hello, I have studied your case. Cyst of 15 mm size is quite large and can not be eradicated with out surgery. Residual urine volume is large indicating bladder out let obstruction. For finding functional status of kidney you may need to do further investigation like IVP, renogram. Problem may not be related to cyst. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care.