Bilateral parapelvic cysts

Case contributed by Ammar Haouimi
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Left flank pain.

Patient Data

Age: 65 years
Gender: Female
ct

Numerous non-communicating renal sinus cysts of various sizes which not containing contrast on excretory phase, stretching and displacing the pelvicalyceal system bilaterally with mild hydronephrosis.

Case Discussion

This case illustrates the importance of the excretory phase (CT urography) to differentiate hydronephrosis from parapelvic cysts

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