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Malrotation of midgut in adult polycystic kidney disease

H S Chan1, K N Lai, J W Leung

  • 1Department of Medicine, Prince of Wales Hospital, Chinese University of Hong Kong.

European Urology
|January 1, 1988
PubMed

Insights

Genetic links between cystic kidney disease, gastrointestinal issues like midgut malrotation, and heart defects are suggested by a case study. This highlights potential shared genetic origins for these congenital anomalies.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Genetics
  • Developmental Biology
  • Clinical Medicine

Background:

  • Adult polycystic kidney disease (APKD) is a common inherited disorder.
  • Midgut malrotation is a congenital anomaly of the gastrointestinal tract.
  • Congenital heart disease (CHD) encompasses a range of structural defects present at birth.

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