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Polycystic kidney disease

A C Chester, J P Harris, G E Schreiner

    American Family Physician
    |December 1, 1977
    PubMed
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    Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) typically manifests in middle age, causing kidney pain, palpable kidneys, and high blood pressure. Genetic counseling is crucial as half of offspring from an affected parent inherit the condition.

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    Area of Science:

    • Nephrology
    • Genetics
    • Internal Medicine

    Background:

    • Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) is a common inherited renal disorder.
    • It typically presents in adulthood with progressive cyst formation in the kidneys.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To summarize the clinical presentation and management of autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease.
    • To highlight the importance of genetic counseling and early detection in affected families.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of clinical findings associated with ADPKD.
    • Analysis of inheritance patterns and risk assessment for offspring.
    • Discussion of management strategies including family counseling.

    Main Results:

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    • Common symptoms include proteinuria, abdominal pain, palpable kidneys, hematuria, hypertension, pyuria, uremia, and kidney stones.
    • Cerebral aneurysms are a cause of death in 15% of patients.
    • The disease follows an autosomal dominant inheritance pattern, with a 50% risk for offspring of an affected parent.

    Conclusions:

    • Early identification of at-risk family members and genetic counseling are vital for managing ADPKD.
    • Understanding the clinical spectrum, including potential complications like cerebral aneurysms, is essential for patient care.