Kidney cysts factsheet

Kidney cysts are fluid-filled sacs that form in the kidneys. Cystic kidney disease, such as medullary cystic kidney disease and medullary sponge kidney, can make it harder for your kidneys to work properly.

This factsheet will teach you about the different types of cystic kidney disease and their causes and treatment. ‘Kidney cysts factsheet’ is for people newly diagnosed with kidney cysts, their families and carers, and the broader community wishing to know more about cystic kidney disease.