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autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease |
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autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease
ADPKD A common–1:400-1:1000 AD condition, which causes 6-9% of ESRD in developed countries Clinical Acute or subacute onset of azotemia and HTN, due to ↑ activity of the RAA system,
possibly related to the ischemic pressure induced by the expanding cysts; ADPKD first appears in adults with upper quadrant tenderness; extrarenal disease is due to defective extracellular matrix, with hepatic cysts, diverticulosis, berry and
abdominal aneurysms, annuloaortic ectasia, valvular regurgitation, anemia, ↑ ESR, ↑ WBCs Diagnosis Ultrasonography. See Polycystic kidneys. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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