How do you decide when to remove kidney cysts in children?

Answer by  patti (29325)

The decision regarding kidney cysts is made by a physician who specializes if the treatment of children. There are a lot of factors to consider.

Answer by  rosieposey78 (1304)

Polycystic kidney disease is a genetic disorder with no cure. Sometimes, cysts may grow from when a child is in the womb. The cysts may grow so large that they compromise the kidney function and require removal. They can also grow so large that they cause undo pain and thus require removal.

Answer by  mahavin (589)

The kidney cysts in children would hinder in urination process. Only a Nephrologist or a Urologist could decide the time of removal of kidney cysts in children. The first step is to get a biopsy test from the affected part, as the biopsy itself would be associated with the removal of small sample of cysts.

Answer by  srainne (2597)

Regardless of age, I think if a cyst on the kidney isn't causing any problems, it probably won't need to be removed. If it is causing chronic pain, it will.

Answer by  MattK (1713)

You decide to remove kidney cysts in children just as you decide in adults. If the cysts are large and interfering with normal kidney function, the goal is to wait until the child is sufficiently grown, usually after puberty, before removing the cysts. Again, only if this is an issue affecting kidey function do you need to remove it.

Answer by  JSmith0330 (616)

Kidney cyst are sacs filled with fluid and can be painful. This is something you have to be comfortable with talk to your doctor and see what they suggest.