Affiliation:
1. Royal Stoke Hospital, University Hospitals West Midlands North
2. Email:
3. John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford University Hospitals
Abstract
Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is a monogenic, hereditary disorder of the kidneys that leads to fluid-filled cysts within the renal tubes. It is one of the most common causes of end-stage renal failure. There are two types, the more common autosomal dominant (ADPKD) and the rarer autosomal recessive (ARPKD). ADPKD mostly presents in adulthood, whereas ARPKD is usually detected during antenatal screening or as a neonate. This article will focus on key points to understand and consider for the holistic management of PKD.
Subject
General Earth and Planetary Sciences,General Environmental Science