How to treat a child's left kidney cyst

Jan 09, 2023 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

My son was diagnosed with a left kidney cyst at the hospital. Does this condition require surgery? How should a child's left kidney cyst be treated?

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhao Xinju
The child's left kidney cyst was treated surgically. If the child does not have any specific symptoms, treatment is generally unnecessary, but regular hospital check-ups are recommended. However, if a child has a clearly symptomatic kidney cyst, surgical intervention is usually required. After surgery, tests should be performed to rule out malignancy. If the cyst is benign, regular follow-up examinations at the hospital are necessary.