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Reasons for Procedure
A kidney biopsy is done to diagnose a disease or medical condition.
A kidney biopsy may be done if you have:
- Blood in the urine
- High levels of protein in the urine
- Low kidney function
- A growth on the kidney
- Kidney infection
- Cyst on the kidney
Once the tissue is examined, your doctor can make a diagnosis and provide treatment.
If you had a kidney transplant , it may also be done to see if your new kidney is working properly.
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ARE GROWTHS, MASS OR CYST IN OR ON THE KIDNEY USUALLY CANCER?
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They are not always cancer. The chances of one being cancer depend on your risk factors such as diet, smoking or drinking habits, family history, and genetics. A biopsy will allow the doctor to determine whether the growth/mass/cyst is malignant (cancer) or not. If you are having a biopsy, I recommend also reading the Kidney Biopsy Overview page at: http://www.foundhealth.com/kidney-biopsy/overview
ARE GROWTHS, A MASS OR CYST USUALLY CANCER?