Presentation
Follow-up CT examination
Patient Data
Age: 60 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Multiple bilateral simple renal cysts
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Typical kidneys, with enlarged dimensions on the left, showing multiple cortical cysts bilaterally, the largest of them from the lower third of the left kidney, measuring 75 x 65 mm. There are no signs of hydronephrosis.
Case Discussion
Simple renal cysts are classified as Bosniak category I, which are quite common in the general population, increasing their incidence according to the patient's age.
Contributed by Dr Hemilianna Hadassa Silva Matozinho M.D.