What does it mean to see a rounded low-density shadow in the left kidney?

The rounded low-density shadow in the left kidney belongs to the description of imaging examination, firstly, we need to consider the possibility of cysts, and in addition, we can’t exclude the possibility of tumors.
1. Renal cysts: renal cysts are benign lesions, which will appear as rounded low-density shadow in abdominal plain film or CT examination, and most of the patients do not have uncomfortable symptoms. If the cysts are large, they may be accompanied by waist pain or even hematuria, and need timely treatment.
2. Kidney tumor: some malignant tumors of the kidney may also present as low density round-like manifestations. Enhanced CT examination is needed for clarification and early treatment.
Patients with round-like low-density shadows in the left kidney should go to the hospital in time to see a doctor, clarify the cause under the guidance of a professional physician and get treatment in time.