Is it normal to have a renal cyst?

Renal cysts become fairly common as people age and usually do not cause symptoms or harm. Because they rarely cause symptoms, renal cysts are most often found during imaging tests performed for other reasons. Some renal cysts may appear more complex and have a thicker wall or contain solid material instead of fluid.

What can happen if a kidney cyst is left untreated?

Most simple kidney cysts are harmless and don’t cause problems. If a cyst grows, sclerotherapy or surgery can remove it without any long-term complications. Polycystic kidney disease can be more serious. Without treatment, PKD can cause complications such as high blood pressure and kidney failure.

What causes a renal cyst?

One of the causes of renal cyst is intestinal parasite infection, such as by tapeworm. Kidney cysts are most commonly seen in patients undergoing dialysis. The patients who are undergoing peritoneal dialysis and hemodialysis are especially, at the risk of formation of multiple and bilateral kidney cysts.

What are the symptoms of a cyst on the kidney?

Simple kidney cysts typically don’t cause signs or symptoms. If a simple kidney cyst grows large enough, symptoms may include: Dull pain in your back or side. Fever. Upper abdominal pain.

Is cyst in the kidney harmful?

Simple cysts don’t damage the kidneys or affect their function. Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is an inherited condition that causes many cysts to form on the kidneys. These cysts can damage the kidneys as they grow. Cysts are usually harmless.

Can a complex kidney cyst increase the risk for renal cancer?

People with simple kidney cysts don’t have a higher risk of developing kidney cancer. However, complex kidney cysts do have a small risk of becoming cancerous. Complex cysts are graded on the basis of CT scan appearance, and are monitored for changes that might indicate the development of cancer.