Current recommendations for treating autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease.
Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease is the most common inherited kidney disease in the United States, causing hypertension, cerebral aneurysms, nephrolithiasis, and kidney failure. This article reviews the pathogenesis, diagnosis, associated complications, and current treatment recommendations for the condition.
Becky Ness practices nephrology at the Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato, Minn. Kathryn Stovall practices at Durham (N.C.) Nephrology. The authors have disclosed no potential conflicts of interest, financial or otherwise.
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D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension; D007668:Kidney; D016891:Polycystic Kidney, Autosomal Dominant / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D051437:Renal Insufficiency