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Question Title: KidneyCancer/Stones

Forum: The Urology Forum
Topic: Kidney Cancer

Thank you for responding to my posted question dated 12/6, however, as noted in that message this was just an addendum and a request for a response to my question posted on 11/30 (Kidney Cancer/Lynda) which was never responded to. Please respond to the original question.

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Dear Lynda,
I am going to try to answer your original question. From the description you have provided, all appropriate work-up (to clarify the nature of the lesions on your husband's kidney) has been done. The characteristics that have been described indeed suggest a benign process in the right kidney. Given the size of the lesion and the biopsy results, and the fact that no changes have been observed on the follow-up CT and ultrasound, as well as absence of symptoms of pain or blood in urine, there are no pressing indications for surgery and removal of his kidney. It is, however, crucial to follow up this kidney lesion with CT or ultrasound on a routine basis (every 4-6 months, or as determined by your urologist). If and when a decision is made to remove this lesion, a partial nephrectomy, rather than total nephrectomy, might be the procedure of choice. It is wise to continue close follow-up with your urologist.

This information is provided for general medical educational purposes only. Please consult your physician for diagnostic and treatment options pertaining to your specific medical condition. More individualized care is available at the Henry Ford Hospital and its satellites (1 800 653-6568).

Sincerely,
HFHS M.D.-BE
*keyword:Complex renal cyst

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