Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease: Review and Management Update

Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) is the most common inherited nephropathy. Initially, it is characterised by the growth of renal cysts. Later, progressive deterioration of renal function determines the prognosis of ADPKD, depending on the main factors of progression (genetic, ren...

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Main Author: Víctor Martínez
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: European Medical Journal 2014-07-01
Series:European Medical Journal Nephrology
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Online Access:http://emjreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/Autosomal-Dominant-Polycystic-Kidney-Disease-Review-And-Management-Update.pdf
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description Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) is the most common inherited nephropathy. Initially, it is characterised by the growth of renal cysts. Later, progressive deterioration of renal function determines the prognosis of ADPKD, depending on the main factors of progression (genetic, renal volume, and hypertension). Ultrasonography is the diagnostic technique of choice in the screening for relatives of ADPKD patients. Due to the absence of specific treatment it is necessary, in many cases, to start with renal replacement therapy. ADPKD can also be associated with extrarenal manifestations, mainly polycystic liver disease and cerebral aneurysms, which contribute to increased morbidity and mortality of these patients.
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spelling doaj.art-7525529a7b404337bf51f8102474054c2022-12-22T02:04:50ZengEuropean Medical JournalEuropean Medical Journal Nephrology2053-42482053-42482014-07-01216166Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease: Review and Management UpdateVíctor Martínez0Nephrology Department, Hospital Reína Sofía, Murcia, SpainAutosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) is the most common inherited nephropathy. Initially, it is characterised by the growth of renal cysts. Later, progressive deterioration of renal function determines the prognosis of ADPKD, depending on the main factors of progression (genetic, renal volume, and hypertension). Ultrasonography is the diagnostic technique of choice in the screening for relatives of ADPKD patients. Due to the absence of specific treatment it is necessary, in many cases, to start with renal replacement therapy. ADPKD can also be associated with extrarenal manifestations, mainly polycystic liver disease and cerebral aneurysms, which contribute to increased morbidity and mortality of these patients.http://emjreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/Autosomal-Dominant-Polycystic-Kidney-Disease-Review-And-Management-Update.pdfAutosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD)diagnosiscysts complicationsrenal disease progressionextrarenal manifestations
spellingShingle Víctor Martínez
Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease: Review and Management Update
European Medical Journal Nephrology
Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD)
diagnosis
cysts complications
renal disease progression
extrarenal manifestations
title Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease: Review and Management Update
title_full Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease: Review and Management Update
title_fullStr Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease: Review and Management Update
title_full_unstemmed Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease: Review and Management Update
title_short Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease: Review and Management Update
title_sort autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease review and management update
topic Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD)
diagnosis
cysts complications
renal disease progression
extrarenal manifestations
url http://emjreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/Autosomal-Dominant-Polycystic-Kidney-Disease-Review-And-Management-Update.pdf
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