Late manifestation of autosomal-recessive polycystic kidney disease in two sisters.
We report on 2 siblings with autosomal-recessive polycystic kidney disease, diagnosed at the ages of 14 and 18 years, respectively. Clinical findings and differential diagnosis, especially for autosomal-dominant polycystic kidney disease, are given. The consequences for genetic counselling are discussed.
Neumann
H P
HP
Medical Clinic, University of Freiburg, FRG.
Zerres
K
K
Fischer
C L
CL
Wolff
G
G
Schaefer
H E
HE
Gal
A
A
Wirth
B
B
Kröpelin
T
T
Haag
K
K
Schollmeyer
P
P
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D005260:Female; D005808:Genes, Recessive; D005817:Genetic Counseling; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010375:Pedigree; D007690:Polycystic Kidney Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000235:genetics*