March is National Kidney Month, which makes this a good time to learn more about the difference between two kidney disorders — kidney cysts and polycystic kidney disease. Your kidneys are situated in ...

Patients with primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) have a high prevalence of simple kidney cysts, an Italian study found. The study included 172 PHPT patients and 210 age- and sex-matched healthy ...

Simple renal cysts typically have thin walls with no calcification, septation or enhancement shown on contrast studies. Solitary simple cysts are common and are often diagnosed incidentally. In the ...

Often kidney cyst and kidney tumour induce the same kind of fear. But according to Dr. Sumit Bansal, consultant – urology, Manipal Hospital Dwarka, New Delhi, they are distinctly different. In an ...

ABINGTON, Pa. (WPVI) -- To treat or not to treat? It's a common dilemma when cysts and masses are found by accident during tests for other medical conditions. A new study from Fox Chase Cancer Center ...

Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) causes round, fluid-filled sacs called cysts to grow in your kidneys. These cysts can cause your kidneys to enlarge and function poorly. People with PKD can also ...

Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD), the most common form of polycystic kidney disease, can lead to kidney enlargement and eventual loss of function. The disease affects more than 12 ...

A compound originally developed as a cancer treatment may hold promise for treating polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD), which affects more than half a million Americans and can lead to kidney ...