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Resolved Lesion on kidney

  1. Justin
    Justin
  2. General Nephrology Questions
  3. Sunday, 10 May 2020
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I was told at the ER today that after a ct scan a lesion was found my left kidney. I was having the ct scan for unrelated gastro symptoms which came back clear. The ER doc told me they’re common and doesn’t mean I have cancer. But I’m worried sick, is this really a common thing? I’m not having any bloody urine or persistent pain or any of the “symptoms”.
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Jordan Weinstein
Jordan Weinstein
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Hello,

Benign lesion such as cysts and angiomyolipomas are often seen incidentally when scans are done for other reasons. It is very possible that this is a completely benign finding. However, I would need to see the wording of the CAT scan report to know for sure.

Dr. Jordan Weinstein
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Justin Huff
Justin Huff
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I don’t have the cat scan but this is what it said on my papers.

“Kidneys are without hydronephrosis. There is a 6 mm low-density lesion upper pole LEFT KIDNEY image 27 which is incompletely characterized”
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Jordan Weinstein
Jordan Weinstein
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This sounds like it is a benign cyst but should be confirmed with an ultrasound of the affected area.

Dr. Jordan Weinstein
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