Kidney cyst

  I had a CT scan done in Aug. 1998 (post tx for H. Pylori)
  A cyst was found on my left kidney and 2 cysts on right ovary.
  HX:  Bilateral mastectomies CA, 1987
       Hyster/Unilateral oophor 1985 Benign
       Parathyroid adenoma 1997
       Total Thyroidectomy 1990
  My MD had US performed on right ovary only (multiple septations)
  Question:  Do I need US of kidney to rule out CA because of hx?
  Should I be concerned?
  
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Dear Linda
Thanks for your question.
Simple cyst of the kidney  are very common as one grows older.  A CT scan with contrast is excellent for determining the characteristics of  renal lesions.   If the cyst is a simple one ( not complex) ,  you may want to obtain a follow-up ultrasound in two years to make sure it has not changed.
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