renal_cysts
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| renal_cysts [2026/07/23 22:48] – [Benign renal masses] gary1 | renal_cysts [2026/07/23 22:50] (current) – [Benign renal masses] gary1 | ||
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| * high blood pressure | * high blood pressure | ||
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| - | *80% of AMLs are sporadic | + | *80% of AMLs are sporadic |
| *20% are associated with [[Tuberous_Sclerosis]] in which case they tend to be at a younger age, are more numerous, grow faster, and occur in both kidneys | *20% are associated with [[Tuberous_Sclerosis]] in which case they tend to be at a younger age, are more numerous, grow faster, and occur in both kidneys | ||
| *Rx if larger than 4cm: | *Rx if larger than 4cm: | ||
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| * if the tumor is massive, has ruptured, or is difficult to differentiate from cancer | * if the tumor is massive, has ruptured, or is difficult to differentiate from cancer | ||
| * partial or complete kidney removal (nephrectomy) may be required | * partial or complete kidney removal (nephrectomy) may be required | ||
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renal_cysts.txt · Last modified: 2026/07/23 22:50 by gary1