Unilateral Renal Cystic Disease: A Rare and Benign Renal Pathology

Abstract

Abstract Unilateral renal cystic disease (URCD) is an infrequent condition that differs from the more common polycystic kidney disease in terms of patient demographics, clinical presentation, genetic background, and prognosis. This article presents a case of URCD in a young male patient who underwent imaging evaluation for nonspecific loin pain. The imaging findings, including ultrasound and contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CECT), confirmed the diagnosis and ruled out the involvement of other solid organs. With normal renal function and no family history of renal cystic disease, the patient's prognosis was favourable. This case report emphasizes the importance of imaging in distinguishing URCD from other renal pathologies and highlights the need for further studies and guidelines on the management of URCD.