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Polycystic Kidney Disease |
PKD |
Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is a progressive, genetic disorder of the kidneys. It occurs in humans and other organisms. PKD is characterised by the presence of multiple cysts (polycystic) in both kidneys. The disease can also damage the liver, pancreas and rarely the heart and brain. The two major forms of polycystic kidney disease are distinguished by their patterns of inheritance. Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) is generally a late onset disorder characterized by ...
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Resources
- Directory of Kidney and Urologic Diseases Organizations (National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)
- Kidney and Urologic Disease Statistics for the United States (National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)
- National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse (National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)
- Polycystic Kidney Disease (National Institutes of Health)
- Polycystic kidney disease (Genetics Home Reference)
- Polycystic kidney disease (MayoClinic)
- Polycystic Kidney Disease (Cleveland Clinic)
- Polycystic Kidney Disease (Cleveland Clinic)
- Polycystic Kidney Disease (National Women's Health Information Center)
- Polycystic Kidney Disease (National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)
- Urologic Diseases Dictionary [Easy-to-Read] (National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)
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