Polycystic Kidney Diseases
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Diseases that are characterized by the progressive expansion of a large number of tightly packed cysts within the kidney. |
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KIDNEY, CYSTIC and MULTICYSTIC DYSPLASTIC KIDNEY are also available |
Polycystic Kidney Diseases Categories.
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Polycystic Kidney, Autosomal Dominant - A genetic disorder with autosomal dominant inheritance characterized by multiple cysts in both kidneys and progressive deterioration of renal function. Type 1 is usually caused by a mutant gene at the PKD1 locus on the short arm of chromosome 16, though mutations elsewhere in the genome can also cause the disease. The age of onset of symptoms varies widely. |
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Polycystic Kidney, Autosomal Recessive - A rare genetic disorder with autosomal recessive inheritance characterized by multiple cysts in both kidneys and associated hepatic lesions. Serious manifestations are usually present at birth and there is high perinatal mortality. |
Polycystic Kidney Diseases Definitions and Terms
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