title: The parapelvic renal cyst. A report of 8 cases with particular emphasis on diagnosis and management.
abstract: The clinical, radiological and therapeutic aspects of 8 patients with parapelvic cyst of the kidney are reviewed. The principal clinical features were either renal colic or dull loin pain. The main radiological findings consisted of a rounded smooth mass distorting the pelvis and elongating or dilating the calices. Complications were infection, stone, hypertension or hydronephrosis. Operation was required in 6 patients, 2 of whom underwent nephrectomy.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007668:Kidney / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D052177:Kidney Diseases, Cystic / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000628:therapy; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010388:Pelvis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D011859:Radiography