Involution of polycystic kidneys during active treatment of terminal uremia.
Following institution of chronic dialysis and/or renal transplantation for terminal uremia, four consecutive patients observed for 15-48 months with their polycystic kidneys in situ invariably showed a rapid relief of symptoms (pain, hematuria) followed by a gradual, but steady, involution of the kidneys. The mechanism and the practical clinical implications are discussed.
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D016030:Kidney Transplantation; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D007690:Polycystic Kidney Diseases / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy*; D006435:Renal Dialysis; D014184:Transplantation, Homologous; D014511:Uremia / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy*