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An infected renal cyst

M A Feldberg, W P Mali

    Urologic Radiology
    |January 1, 1980
    PubMed
    Summary
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    An infected renal cyst can mimic a necrotic tumor on CT scans. High lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) levels in cyst fluid strongly suggest infection, aiding diagnosis.

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    Area of Science:

    • Nephrology
    • Radiology
    • Infectious Diseases

    Background:

    • Renal cysts are common, but complications like infection can occur.
    • Cystic lesions of the kidney require accurate diagnosis to guide management.
    • Distinguishing infected cysts from other cystic renal masses is clinically important.

    Observation:

    • A case report details a patient with a large renal cyst that became infected post-puncture.
    • The cyst aspirate revealed significantly elevated lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) levels.
    • Computed Tomography (CT) imaging demonstrated air bubbles, a thickened wall with minimal contrast enhancement, and low-density contents.

    Findings:

    • Elevated LDH in cyst fluid is a strong indicator of infection.
    • CT findings of air, thick walls, and low enhancement are suggestive but not definitive for infection.

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  • CT alone cannot reliably differentiate an infected renal cyst from a necrotic or abscessed tumor.

    • Implications:

    • Prompt recognition of infected renal cysts is crucial for appropriate treatment.
    • Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) levels in aspirates can be a valuable diagnostic marker.
    • Further investigations may be needed when CT findings are ambiguous for cystic renal lesions.