title: Inherited cystic diseases of the kidney.
abstract: The inherited cystic diseases of the kidney represent a diverse group of diseases. Recent advantages in molecular medicine have greatly enhanced the presymptomatic detection of these entities. To data, however, genetic tests cannot determine the severity of the disease or prevent complications. Therefore, imaging will continue to play a major role in the screening and management of these complex diseases.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland, USA.
authors.forename: P L
authors.initials: PL
authors.lastname: Choyke
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D007680:Kidney Neoplasms / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D007690:Polycystic Kidney Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000235:genetics*; D016891:Polycystic Kidney, Autosomal Dominant / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000235:genetics / Q000503:physiopathology; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014402:Tuberous Sclerosis / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000235:genetics; D006623:von Hippel-Lindau Disease / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000235:genetics