kidney
Bosniak classification of renal cysts
Bosniak classification of renal cystic masses has five cathegories. It was devised by Dr. Morton A. Bosniak to separate lesions that require surgery (Bosniak III and IV) from those that can be safely followed-up or left alone.
| Category | Description |
|---|---|
| Bosniak I | Benign simple cyst with thin wall without septa, calcifications, or solid components. It does not enhance with contrast, and has a density equal to that of water. |
| Bosniak II |
Updated 10/8/2013 12:19 by Lambert
