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 ...

H. A. CHAMBERLIN, M.D. Chamberlin — Surgeon to Urological Department, Boston Dispensary and Hospital for Children. For record and address of author see "This Week's Issue", page 691.

ABDOMINAL masses in the newborn infant are an intriguing medical phenomenon from the point of view of both diagnosis and selection of treatment. In a recent review by Melicow and Uson 1 of 372 cases ...

Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is a debilitating hereditary condition in which fluid-filled sacs form and proliferate in the kidneys. Over time, the painful, growing cysts rob the organs of their ...

Renal cysts and diabetes syndrome (RCAD) refers to a rare type of diabetes that typically affects younger people. It occurs due to a gene change and can result in diabetes symptoms and the development ...

A 46-year-old man who recently moved to the area was referred to the nephrology clinic for kidney cysts. He was found to have multiple cysts in the left kidney at age 27 for which he was referred to ...

Source: Getty Images The widespread use of standard laparoscopic procedures has been constrained by the technical difficulties presented by patients with PKD who have massively enlarged and cystic ...

Simple renal cysts typically have thin walls with no calcification, septation or enhancement shown on contrast studies. Solitary simple cysts are common and are often diagnosed incidentally. In the ...