The causes of cysts on the kidney and the main types of pathology
Depending on the cause of the cyst on the kidney, as well as its type, appropriate therapy of the disease is prescribed. Most often it is a congenital disease. In addition, the disease can be traumatic, hereditary and infectious.
The causes and mechanism of cyst formation in a simplified version can be described as follows. The kidney is an excretory system in the form of channels( tubes) through which fluid constantly passes. If one of the pipes ceases to function, an excess pressure is created and the process of expanding the channel develops. The human body reacts to this process: it closes the tube and a tiny cavity is created in its place.
The formation of pathology is due to the acceleration of the growth of epithelial cells lining the tubule of the kidneys.
The presence of neoplasms immediately in two kidneys indicates the development of polycystosis.
Why can the disease develop?
Consider the main causes of kidney cyst formation if the disease is acquired:
- Development of pyelonephritis and urolithiasis.
- Tuberculosis of the kidneys.
- Tumors of the kidney.
- Kidney infarct.
- Kidney hematoma.
- Diseases of Won Hippel-Lindau.
- Influence of parasitic infections: alveococci and echinococcus. In this case, parasitic microorganisms grow in the kidney and multiply, which in appearance resemble small cysts.
Timely therapy of these pathologies prevents the development of single-chamber and two-chamber cysts.
Pathology can also develop under the influence of harmful chemicals: food preservatives, insecticides, lithium preparations, antitumor drugs.
Classification of the disease
Classification of the disease is carried out depending on its origin and causes of development. This disease can be:
- Congenital or acquired.
- Multiple or single.
- Hemorrhagic( there is blood in the fluid).
- Serious.
- Purulent( develops due to the effects of infectious agents).
Cysts can be simple or complex. Simple is a spherical cavity in which liquid is present. A similar form of the disease occurs in most cases and is the safest, proceeds without concomitant symptoms.
With a complex shape, several chambers filled with a liquid are formed at once: 2-3 chambers and a segment with an uneven surface contour. With the formation of thickening in the cavity of the cysts in the form of partitions, the risk of development of an oncological disease is increased.
Sinus form
The formation of a sinus cyst is due to the widening of the lumen of the vessels that cross the kidneys near the pelvis. As a result, a cavity is formed, which is filled with a yellow-green liquid. In some cases, impurities of blood can be observed.
The exact causes of sinus cavity development are not fully understood.
With the development of the sinus cavity pain can occur, difficulty urinating. In the urine can be observed impurities of blood. Against the backdrop of the development of this type of cyst in a patient's anamnesis, hypertension is often indicated. From the sinus form, women over 55 years old often suffer.
Parenchymal form
Parenchymal forms of cysts can be both congenital and acquired character. If the patient was born with this pathology, then the disease can completely self-eradicate with time. This cyst is formed in the area of the parenchyma, inside the cavity contains a serous fluid.
Similar pathology can be either single or polycystic.
The development of the acquired parenchymal form is most often observed in males over 55 years of age. The development of the disease is caused by clogging of the renal channels with salt deposits. In most cases, this kind of cyst does not provoke the development of any symptoms.
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