so today I went for my hospital testing (upper GI, ultrasounds, chest xray). after about 45 minutes of the rad tech poking and prodding, it turns out I "might" have a cyst on my kidney and "may" need to be referred for a CT scan or MRI. the radiologist said he would just make a note on the ultrasound report to my surgeon and let him decide what to do. it was all very vague! I wonder if I should be worried.

I have a few cysts on my liver. They are from taking hormonal birth control.

First thing, don't google yourself sick I have done that a time or two, and went from having a benign cyst to thinking I have 48 hours to live.

Cysts on kidneys aren't that uncommon. There is a condition called polycystic kidney, but if it was just one cyst I wouldn't be alarmed. Most "simple" kidney cysts don't require any treatment and will typically go away on their own. They usually don't show any symptoms either.

When you follow up with your doctor, I would just ask the size of the cyst and if there is any cause for concern or follow-up, either with him or a nephrologist.

And as always, my disclaimer, you should always talk to your doctor before taking advice on the internet

I also have cysts on my liver. They are from my birth control. I was concerned as well but I would try and be as relaxed as possible.

I've never heard of cysts on your liver! I've taken birth control since a young age...should I be worried?? Will they be able to see if I do during pre-op testing??

I so thought it was going to be that you were pregnant.

They found a cyst on my kidney during a MRI. My doctor said it was nothing to worry about. He said I would probably have never known I had it if it were not for the great advances in technology. That was 3 years ago and haven't had any problems.