I was informed in December 2008 that CT scan showed that I had a 1.2 cm exophytic, heterogeneously enhancing lesion in my left kidney which appears stable. however it is consistent with a renal cell carcinoma. It was decided that we would watch it and take a CT scan ever six months. I have had two CT scans since that time with no change in the size. I have no symtoms. My Specialist suggest that I have it removed, what do you think?
Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.  You have exophytic growth in kidney.  You should go for ultrasound guided fine needle aspiration cytology or biopsy of that growth.  If it is renal cell carcinoma then it should be removed.  If it is some other benign lump then you can wait. But ultimate treatment of choice is surgery.  Consult your doctor and plan accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Wish you a very good health.