Cysts can form in the kidney for many reasons, and most such cysts are benign (non-cancerous). However, in some instances a cyst may become enlarged to the point that it causes pain, obstructs the ...

Kidney (renal) cysts are fluid-filled sacs that form on one or both of the kidneys. Usually, these cysts do not cause symptoms or kidney damage, in which case they are referred to as simple kidney ...

Acquired cystic kidney disease represents a condition where fluid-filled sacs (also known as renal cysts) develop in the kidney. These cysts tend to develop in the cortex and medulla regions of the ...

Patients with primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) have a high prevalence of simple kidney cysts, an Italian study found. The study included 172 PHPT patients and 210 age- and sex-matched healthy ...

New Ultrasound Screening Criteria Proposed For Diagnosing Polycystic Kidney Disease. ScienceDaily. Retrieved September 23, 2025 from www.sciencedaily.com / releases / 2008 / 10 / 081022073717.htm ...

Contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) is emerging as a pivotal imaging modality in the evaluation of renal masses. By utilising microbubble contrast agents, CEUS allows real-time assessment of tissue ...

This Journal feature begins with a case vignette highlighting a common clinical problem. Evidence supporting various strategies is then presented, followed by a review of formal guidelines, when they ...