Dermatofibroma are common benign skin tumours that cause lumps in the skin and frequently cause concern upon discovery. The causes of dermatofibroma may include a reaction to trauma such as insect bites but the precise cause is often unclear.
Causes. It's not clear what causes simple kidney cysts. One theory suggests that kidney cysts develop when the surface layer of the kidney weakens and forms a pouch (diverticulum). The pouch then fills with fluid, detaches and develops into a cyst. 1  Symptoms. 2  Risk factors.
One or more may form within the kidneys. Simple cysts are the most common type of kidney cyst. They are not the same thing as polycystic kidney disease, which is a progressive disease that can lead to kidney failure.