[Cystic diseases of the kidney in adults]

Contemporary review of polycystical renal disease at adults has been presented. Classification which would make the recognization and diagnosis of some cystic renal disease forms easier, is proposed. Considering the data an attempt to explain the pathogenetical mechanisms of these disease has been made. The short description of clinical features and diagnostical procedure, therapeutical approach, measures of prevention and the prognosis of some forms of cystic renal disease at adults are given.