Batıgöz Balçova Surgical Medical Center Diagnostic Radiology Specialist Dr. Aresh Soudmand explained the risk factors that kidney cysts can cause. Stating that kidney cysts can occur without any symptoms depending on the type, Uzm. Dr. Aresh Soudmand said, “Although it is stated that it is seen in every person, kidney cysts are cysts that should not be overlooked and should be followed up under the control of a doctor.”
Soudmand continued:
“Kidney cysts are fluid-filled sacs that form in the outer layer of the kidney. They usually appear as simple cysts. Although very rare, there is a possibility of cancer. The exact cause of kidney cysts is not known. It is suggested that a sac is formed as a result of the thinning of the surface layer of the kidney. There is nothing a person does in their life that can cause kidney cysts. No lifestyle behaviors, environmental exposure, or diet have been associated with kidney cysts. Simple cysts are lesions that can be seen in both adults and children. Usually one kidney occurs in one kidney, but sometimes it can be seen as multiple lesions in both kidneys in cases such as polycystic kidney disease.
High incidence over 50 years of age
Stating that simple kidney cysts are different from the cysts seen in polycystic kidney disease, Batıgöz Balçova Surgical Medical Center Diagnostic Radiology Specialist Dr. Aresh Soudmand says, “Most of the time, they do not cause any complaints in the patient and do not give any symptoms. Simple cysts, which are more common in advancing ages, can be noticed as a result of ultrasonography and radiological evaluations. Patients may also be aware of the presence of their cysts incidentally after computed tomography or MRI. These cysts are known as “simple kidney cysts” because they usually do not turn into cancer and are filled with fluid. While few and benign cysts are frequently encountered in the community, cysts encountered in both kidneys and in large numbers are cysts with consequences up to kidney failure. The incidence of kidney cysts increases with aging. These lesions are seen in 50% of men and women over 50 years of age. said.
More common in men
Batıgöz Balçova Surgical Medical Center Diagnostic Radiology Specialist Dr. Aresh Soudmand, “Although the exact cause is not known, there are some risk factors that cause kidney cysts to be more common. Renal cysts, which are known to be more common due to aging, are also more common in hypertension patients, kidney dysfunction patients and kidney stone patients compared to other individuals. Considering the risk factors related to gender, the incidence is higher in men than in women.
Stating that kidney cysts will not cause any symptoms when they are small, they can cause some complaints in patients when they grow. Dr. Aresh Soudmand, “These are palpable abdominal mass, pain in the side and back, kidney pain (usually due to pressure and bleeding), high blood pressure, bleeding in the urine, fever, frequent urination, and darkening of the urine.” he listed.
Cancer can be detected at an early stage with radiological examinations.
Batıgöz Balçova Surgical Medical Center Diagnostic Radiology Specialist Dr. Aresh Soudmand, “The treatment method in kidney cysts is decided by evaluating the number and size of the cyst and what complaints it causes in the patient. Methods such as evacuating the cyst with a needle, inactivating the cyst by injecting the substance that will adhere the cyst wall into the cyst with ultrasound guidance, and removing the cyst from the body by surgical method can be applied. The person who needs to decide which treatment method is suitable for you is your doctor. Kidney cysts are not always harmful. However, if there are suspicious findings in terms of cancer risk in radiological examinations, the possibility of cancer of the patient should be investigated. Routine control and radiological examinations are of great importance in terms of starting treatment at an early stage in the possibility of cancer. He ended his speech by using his words.
