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Case Reports
. 1977 Aug;10(2):98-9.
doi: 10.1016/0090-4295(77)90002-4.

Renal cyst puncture and abscess formation

J L Lockhart, J Wacksman, R D White, R A Older, D C Jackson, I S Johnsrude, J F Glenn
Case Reports

Renal cyst puncture and abscess formation

J L Lockhart et al. Urology. 1977 Aug.

Abstract

Percutaneous needle puncture and aspiration of suspected cystic renal masses may provide accurate diagnosis in selected cases. However, renal cyst puncture is not a totally innocuous procedure and certain complications may be encountered. Report is made of 2 cases of renal cyst puncture followed by abscess formation, necessitating surgical intervention. An improved technique involving surgical preparation of the operative area and utilization of double-needle method of cyst puncture is advocated.

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