Hi @colleenyoung 😊
Thank you for checking in! Yes, my local nephrologist has continued to follow up with regularly scheduled ultrasounds looking for any changes to my renal complex cyst on my native kidney. So far, it appears stable with no increase in size.
But at my latest visit at Mayo, they are suggesting an MRI with contrast to obtain a more definitive diagnosis.
My concern about getting an MRI with contrast is
#1 Concern for my new transplanted kidney to deal with the stress of clearing the contrast
#2 My transplanted kidney showed "mild calieltasis" on the latest ultrasound. I am not sure if my current BK virus is causing this new irritation.
#3 I was just diagnosed with BK virus. So I am afraid that there is a lot assaulting my new transplanted kidney and I hate the idea of adding contrast into the mix. That said, if this "complex cyst" on my native kidney is cancer, I certainly want to know so I can take action.
I am curious if anyone has had any experience with MRI and contrast and if all went well.
(Also, if anyone has any experience with a renal complex cyst).
I was sitting at home upsetting myself about the MRI contrast and I thought maybe discussing this and hearing some stories from my kidney and transplant buddies on Connect may help. 😊
P.S. Of course, I am also very concerned about my BK virus so it feels like there is a lot going on right now.