Kidney Cysts Bosniak Classification. A subsequent modification turned it into a five category system. The bosniak classification version 2019 a formally incorporates mri into the classification b includes specific definitions for individual imaging features and bosniak classes c incorporates a larger proportion of renal masses encountered in clinical practice eg incompletely characterized but highly likely benign cysts and d enables a greater proportion of masses to be placed.
Bosniak cyst is classification system of renal cystic masses it is named after morton a bosniak who was professor in radiology department at new york university langone school of medicine the bosniak classification for renal cysts was developed in late 1980s for management of complex cystic renal lesions bosniak classification system has also been utilized with some advantages for magnetic. The original bosniak classification of renal cysts. The bosniak classification criteria of renal cysts used 5 separate categories.
Numerous renal cysts are seen in the cystic kidney diseases which.
A renal cyst is a fluid collection in or on the kidney there are several types based on the bosniak classification the majority are benign simple cysts that can be monitored and not intervened upon. To understand the place of ceus in renal cyst characterisation and the follow up. Kidney diseases cystic classification. A renal cyst is a fluid collection in or on the kidney there are several types based on the bosniak classification the majority are benign simple cysts that can be monitored and not intervened upon.