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. Ureter is seen on the lower right.