The presence of simple renal cysts is associated with an increased risk of albuminuria in young adults.

ABSTRACT:

Background/aims

The prevalence of simple renal cysts increases with age; however, they are occasionally found in adults aged < 40 years. This cross-sectional study evaluated the clinical significance of simple cysts in young adults, focusing on their associations with hematuria and albuminuria.

Methods

Adults aged < 40 years who underwent comprehensive medical examination between January 2005 and December 2013 were included. Simple renal cysts were identified by ultrasonography.

Results

Renal cysts were found in 276 of the 5,832 subjects (4.7%). Subjects with medullary sponge kidney (n = 1) or polycystic kidney disease (n = 5) were excluded. A single cyst and multiple cysts were found in 234 (4.0%) and 42 (0.7%) subjects, respectively. Age, high systolic blood pressur

SUBMITTER: Boo HJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8925965 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature