I have recently gone through a general check up program whrein in the ultrasound it showed a 1.6 cm cyst in the right kidney . The consulting doctor says nothing to worry. Meanwhile I have been having mild backache for several days. The pain is also being experienced in the left side of my lower abdomen. My age is 59, female and have gone throught total hysterectomy few yrs back.. Kindly give me insight for the cause of thsi pain.
Hello welcome to ChatDoctorRenal cysts is a fluid collection in the kidney. The Majority of renal cysts are benign and can be monitored without any treatment. However, some are malignant and have to be removed by surgery. Simple renal cysts are found frequently in the elderly. The renal cysts have been classified into five categories by Bosniak Category I