- Acquired cystic kidney disease happens when a persons kidneys develop fluid-filled sacs, called cysts, over time. - Acquired cystic kidney disease occurs in children and adults who have - chronic kidney disease (CKD) - end-stage kidney disease (ESRD) - People with acquired cystic kidney disease may develop the following complications: - an infected cyst, which can cause fever and back pain - blood in the urine, which can signal that a cyst in the kidney is bleeding - tumors in the kidneys - To confirm the diagnosis, the health care provider may order one or more imaging tests: - Ultrasound - Computerized tomography (CT) scan - Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) - If acquired cystic kidney disease is not causing complications, a person does not need treatment. - A health care provider will treat infections with antibioticsmedications that kill bacteria. - If large cysts are causing pain, a health care provider may drain the cyst using a long needle inserted into the cyst through the skin. - A surgeon may perform an operation to remove tumors or suspected tumors. In rare cases, a surgeon performs an operation to stop cysts from bleeding. 
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