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Should The Kidney Lesion Be Surgically Removed?

I was informed in December 2008 that CT scan showed that I had a 1.2 cm exophytic, heterogeneously enhancing lesion in my left kidney which appears stable. however it is consistent with a renal cell carcinoma. It was decided that we would watch it and take a CT scan ever six months. I have had two CT scans since that time with no change in the size. I have no symtoms. My Specialist suggest that I have it removed, what do you think?
Thu, 10 Sep 2015
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Hi, dear
I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You have exophytic growth in kidney. You should go for ultrasound guided fine needle aspiration cytology or biopsy of that growth. If it is renal cell carcinoma then it should be removed. If it is some other benihn lump then you can wait. But ultimate treatment of choice is surgery. Consult your doctor and plan accordingly.
Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.
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Should The Kidney Lesion Be Surgically Removed?

Hi, dear I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You have exophytic growth in kidney. You should go for ultrasound guided fine needle aspiration cytology or biopsy of that growth. If it is renal cell carcinoma then it should be removed. If it is some other benihn lump then you can wait. But ultimate treatment of choice is surgery. Consult your doctor and plan accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.