H.4.3 Simple cyst

  • A longitudinally sectioned kidney.
  • The outer surface appears smooth.
  • There is a large thin walled cyst in the lower middle part of the kidney towards the periphery.
  • The cavity of the cyst contains mucoid substance.
  • The cortex appears to be thinned out and show fibrous streaking.
  • The medulla appears normal.
  • The calyces appear normal.
  • This cyst may be an incidental finding.
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