| While cysts - tiny sacs that contain fluid or liquid that | | | | for cancer. |
| may be semi-solid - can occur anywhere within the | | | | The characteristics of "complex renal cysts" are what |
| body, when the development of cysts occur in the | | | | define their type and pertain to their "irregularities". |
| kidneys these are known as "renal cysts". | | | | These irregularities include the shape of the cyst, the |
| In the majority of cases these cysts cause no harm, | | | | thinness or thickness, what substances are contained |
| are not cancerous, and will go unnoticed causing no | | | | in the fluid of the cyst, and whether or not it has |
| symptoms throughout the life of an individual, however, | | | | circulation or blood supply. |
| in some cases these can cause complications and | | | | Treatment for this type of cyst varies depending upon |
| some types of cysts may be an indication of the | | | | these irregularities; however, it is essential that this type |
| presence of cancer within the kidneys. | | | | of cyst always be evaluated by a medical professional |
| In the instances where the cysts are causing an issue | | | | who specializes in this type of condition such as a |
| or it is believed that they have the potential to become | | | | urologist. |
| cancerous, a physician may recommend that they be | | | | Diagnostic Testing for Renal or Kidney Cysts |
| surgically removed. | | | | Kidney or renal cysts are often discovered only after |
| The Basic Types of Renal Cysts | | | | an individual has undergone testing for another medical |
| There are many types of cysts that can develop | | | | condition. These cysts can only be seen on by images |
| within the kidneys; however, the cysts that are most | | | | such as those that are taken when an individual has a |
| commonly seen will fall into one of two major | | | | CT (CAT scan) or an MRI (magnetic resonance |
| categories. These categories include "simple renal | | | | imaging). |
| cysts" or "complex renal cysts". "Simple cysts" are the | | | | There is generally no treatment that is done for the |
| most common type of cysts and will have developed | | | | presence of small "simple cysts" and in the case of |
| in over fifty percent of individuals who are fifty years | | | | complex cysts that are cancerous or have the |
| of age or older. | | | | potential in becoming cancer, they are surgically |
| These cysts are typically filled with pure liquid that may | | | | removed. It is estimated that renal cysts will develop in |
| be clear or have a yellowish color and typically do not | | | | over half of all individuals by the time they reach the |
| cause any symptoms or complications and are no | | | | age of fifty. |
| cause for concern as they do not have the capability | | | | While most of these cysts will be "simple cysts" |
| of turning into cancer. In rare cases when "simple renal | | | | causing no symptoms or complications, there is the |
| cysts" do cause problematic symptoms, they can be | | | | potential for the development of "complex cysts" that |
| removed by a surgical procedure. | | | | can cause problems or develop into cancer, therefore, |
| The other most common type of kidney or renal cysts | | | | if you are experiencing any of the signs or symptoms |
| is called a "complex renal cyst". These cysts are more | | | | of problems related to the urinary tract or kidneys, it is |
| of a cause for concern as they have the potential to | | | | essential that you schedule an appointment as soon as |
| develop into cancer and some of these complex | | | | possible with your physician. |
| cysts may already in fact show a positive test result | | | | |