CT scan without contrast in the axial plane shows an exophytic hyperdense cyst in the mid portion of the left kidney. The commonly found simple cyst with water density is seen posteriorly for comparison. Subsequent ultrasound and MRI confirmed the benign hemorrhagic nature of the cyst
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Not All Hyperdense Lesions are Cysts
CT through the kidneys reveal a hyperdense nodule that measured 56.HU. Following contrast, the density of the nodule increased to 101.8 HU. An enhancing mass in the kidney is highly suspicious for a renal cell carcinoma
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