Patient's question:
Doctor, when I went to the hospital for a check-up, I accidentally discovered that I have a kidney cyst. What is a kidney cyst?Doctor's answer:
Kidney cysts are a relatively common benign inflammatory condition of the kidneys, with both congenital and acquired forms. If the cysts are small, no special treatment is required. Imaging tests should be performed every 3-6 months to monitor the growth rate of the cysts. If the cysts are large and cause compression symptoms on surrounding blood vessels or the ureter, surgical treatment may be considered.