Simple Cortical Cyst : Management
Section Editor: Dharam M. Ramnani, MD
Virginia Urology, Richmond, VA, USA
Image Description
Simple Cortical Cyst of Kidney - Management: When identified on imaging studies, renal cystic lesions are classified using Bosniak classification to assess the likelihood of a concomitant malignancy within the cyst and managed accordingly. Most simple cortical renal cysts require no therapy or just continued radiographic follow-up. For those requiring therapeutic intervention, the options include aspiration, surgical resection, cyst decortication, and sclerotherapy with various agents. This autopsy photo shows incidentally found multiple large renal cortical cysts.