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A recent study from Fox Chase Cancer Center has revealed that as many as 23% of cystic renal masses may carry high-grade, or aggressive, disease. This finding challenges the prevailing assumption of their low-risk nature and underscores the need for more discerning diagnostic and treatment strategies.