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What is polycystic kidney disease (PKD)?

Polycystic kidney disease is a genetic disorder characterized by the growth of numerous cysts filled with fluid in the kidneys. PKD cysts can reduce kidney function, leading to kidney failure. People with PKD can also have cysts in the liver and problems in other organs, such as the heart and blood vessels in the brain.

How can PKD be detected?

Diagnosis of autosomal dominant PKD may include the use of imaging techniques to detect cysts on the kidney and other organs and a review of the family history of autosomal dominant PKD. There are three different dominant genes which have been identified that further subdivide autosomal dominant PKD into PKD1, PKD2, and PKD3

What do we recommend?

Usually, at least one parent must have the disease for a child to inherit it. In 10 percent of cases, there may be no family history of PKD and more tests should be done as mentioned above to confirm it .
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