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Simple Kidney Cyst

 Syn. Simple Cyst of Kidney , Simple renal cyst , Kidney Simple Cysts

Signs & Symptoms

 Back pain
Note: Percutaneous drainage required
Ref: Uptodate [ Simple and complex renal cysts in adults] Cecil [ 333]
Flank pain #cyst_rupture
Note: due to cyst rupture
Ref: Uptodate [ Simple and complex renal cysts in adults]
Hematuria #cyst_rupture
Note: due to cyst rupture
Ref: Uptodate [ Simple and complex renal cysts in adults] Cecil [ 333]
Palpable abdominal mass
Ref: Uptodate [ Simple and complex renal cysts in adults] Cecil [ 333]

Physical Examination

 Hypertension
Note: Percutaneous drainage required
Ref: Uptodate [ Simple and complex renal cysts in adults] Cecil [ 333]
Renin-mediated hypertension
Note: Percutaneous drainage required
Ref: Uptodate [ Simple and complex renal cysts in adults] Cecil [ 333]
Palpable abdominal mass
Ref: Uptodate [ Simple and complex renal cysts in adults] Cecil [ 333]

Lab / Serology

 Hyperfiltration
Ref: Uptodate [ Simple and complex renal cysts in adults]
Albumin excretion
Ref: Uptodate [ Simple and complex renal cysts in adults]

Imagin Study

 Unilateral
Ref: Cecil [ 333]
Unilateral Kideny Cyst
Ref: Cecil [ 333]
Well defined structures
Ref: Cecil [ 333]

Complication

 Albumin excretion
Ref: Uptodate [ Simple and complex renal cysts in adults]
Renin-mediated hypertension
Note: Percutaneous drainage required
Ref: Uptodate [ Simple and complex renal cysts in adults] Cecil [ 333]
Urinary obstruction
Ref: Uptodate [ Simple and complex renal cysts in adults]

Risk Factors

 Elder
Ref: Cecil [ 333]
Male
Ref: Uptodate [ Simple and complex renal cysts in adults]
Age greater than 50
Ref: Uptodate [ Simple and complex renal cysts in adults]

Cause

Other