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ArticleEuropean journal of medical research2025

Association between renal function and simple renal cyst growth: a retrospective study.

Yanhao Shen, Yinan Li, Jiawen Yang, Dong Wang, Dian Gu, Biao Tao, Kai Wang, Xianlin Xu, Yan Shen

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Yanhao Shen *Department of Urology, Sir Run Run Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, 109 Longmian Road, Jiangning District, Nanjing, 211100, Jiangsu, China.
Yinan Li *Department of Urology, Sir Run Run Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, 109 Longmian Road, Jiangning District, Nanjing, 211100, Jiangsu, China.
Jiawen Yang *Department of Urology, Sir Run Run Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, 109 Longmian Road, Jiangning District, Nanjing, 211100, Jiangsu, China.
Dong WangDepartment of Urology, Sir Run Run Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, 109 Longmian Road, Jiangning District, Nanjing, 211100, Jiangsu, China.
Dian GuDepartment of Urology, Sir Run Run Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, 109 Longmian Road, Jiangning District, Nanjing, 211100, Jiangsu, China.
Biao TaoDepartment of Urology, Sir Run Run Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, 109 Longmian Road, Jiangning District, Nanjing, 211100, Jiangsu, China.
Kai WangDepartment of Urology, Sir Run Run Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, 109 Longmian Road, Jiangning District, Nanjing, 211100, Jiangsu, China. kaiwangst@163.com.
Xianlin XuDepartment of Urology, Sir Run Run Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, 109 Longmian Road, Jiangning District, Nanjing, 211100, Jiangsu, China. xianlinxu@njmu.edu.cn.
Yan ShenDepartment of Urology, Sir Run Run Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, 109 Longmian Road, Jiangning District, Nanjing, 211100, Jiangsu, China. shenyan831114@163.com.

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Beijing Bethune Charitable Foundation 2024-YJ-156-J-015Clinical Research Special Fund of WU JIEPING Medical Foundation 320.6750.2024-15-29
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Abstract

objectiveSimple renal cysts (SRC) are associated with a high incidence of proteinuria and renal insufficiency. However, the effects of renal function, particularly estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR), on SRC size remains unclear. This study aimed to investigate the impact of renal function on SRC size.

methodsThis retrospective study included 502 patients diagnosed with SRC from Sir Run Run Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, between August 2019 and February 2022. Among them, 185 patients were followed up. SRC size and growth were monitored by B-ultrasound. The relationship between eGFR levels and SRC size/growth was analyzed by linear regression and logistic regression analysis.

resultsWe found that patients with lower eGFR had significantly larger SRC sizes and higher growth rates. Low eGFR level was associated with increased the risk of larger maximum SRC volume. Furthermore, eGFR level was also negatively correlated with the growth rate of SRC. Multivariate analysis revealed that low eGFR levels were related to larger size and faster growth of SRC.

conclusionRenal function, as measured by eGFR, was inversely associated with both the size and growth rate of SRC. Monitoring renal function in patients with low eGFR could help in early detection and management of SRC growth.

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Glomerular Filtration RateKidneyKidney Diseases, CysticAdultAgedFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedRetrospective StudiesUltrasonographyCyst growthEstimated glomerular filtration rateRenal functionSimple renal cysts

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