Renal cyst - Bosniak IV

Case contributed by Mohammad Taghi Niknejad
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Work up for flank pain.

Patient Data

Age: 45 years
Gender: Male
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A 35 mm partially exophytic cyst is present at the upper pole of the right kidney. A few fine septations and an 8mm eccentric enhancing soft tissue component are noted within the cyst. (Bosniak class IV)

A 2 mm stone is also noted in the right kidney's upper calyx. 

A low attenuation hepatic lesion, measuring 20 mm in diameter, is depicted, located at the 7th hepatic segment (Couinaud`s nomenclature), revealing early peripheral nodular enhancement and showing delayed blood pool. Hemangioma is a probable diagnosis. 

In addition, an 8 mm cyst is noted in the 5th hepatic segment.

Fat containing small umbilical hernia is present.

Case Discussion

Most Bosniak class IV masses are malignant and need surgical resection. 

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