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Kevin Pho, MD - Internal Medicine
Kevin, M.D. Boston - MA
Questions in the Urology forum are answered by Dr. Stephen Liroff, affiliated with the Henry Ford Hospital. Topics covered include benign prostate disease, penis curvature, cystisis, kidney stones, pediatric urology, prostate, sexual dysfunction, urinary tract infections (UTI), and urological cancers.

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by lilwe, Oct 28, 2006 12:00AM
I had a renal ultrasound 3 years ago.  I had slight microscopic hematura in my urine and it showed a 2cm high intensity mass in the mid right kidney which is likely a cyst.

I am not having any problems now.  However, I am having a recheck this week renal ultra sound and a cystoscopy.  The urinalysis is basically normal, still some slight hematura, (microscopic), few crystals, few epithelial cells.  My blood work is also basically normal. On one report it said it was consistant of a Bozniak type 2 cyst.  

Are these still fluid filled cysts?  What is a Bozniak type 2 cyst.  If they have single septations, what is that.

Just would like to know.  Lil

by Kevin Pho, MD, Oct 30, 2006 12:00AM
A type 2 cyst is a description of the characteristics of the cyst.  A type 2 cyst may contain calcifications or septations and has a minimal risk of malignancy.  Septations are divisions within the cyst.  



These questions can be discussed with a urologist or your personal physician.



Followup with your personal physician is essential.



This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.



Kevin, M.D.

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