IF CT Density Measurements Water Densities of a Simple Cyst CT of Simple Kidney CystCT through the left kidney shows a low-density cyst prior to contrast measuring 11.7HU (upper image). Following contrast (lower image), the density of the nodule remained at 12 HU. The low density and lack of enhancement indicates a benign renal cystAshley Davidoff MD TheCommonVein.net 135676