Internal MedicineNephrology
Polycystic kidney disease
Polycystic kidney disease
Disease overview
Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is a genetic disorder affecting the kidneys, typically with a familial inheritance pattern. It can be inherited in an autosomal dominant or recessive manner, with autos...
Detailed description
Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is a genetic disorder affecting the kidneys, typically with a familial inheritance pattern. It can be inherited in an autosomal dominant or recessive manner, with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) being the most common form. Symptoms may include hypertension, back pain, and blood in the urine.
Disease information
Disease name
Polycystic kidney disease
English name
Polycystic kidney disease
Category
Internal Medicine
Subcategory
Nephrology
Related departments
Nephrology
Urology
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