Polycystic kidney disease: Difference between revisions

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==Clinical Features==
==Clinical Features==
*Clinical presentation typically begins in 3rd to 4th decade of life, but may be detectable in childhood
*Clinical presentation typically begins in 3rd to 4th decade of life, but may be detectable in childhood
*Pain in abdomen/flank/back is most common initial symptom
*Pain in abdomen/flank/back is most common initial symptom. Pain can be due to:
**enlargement of cysts
**bleeding within cyst or gross hematuria with clots or perinephric hematoma
**urinary tract infection
**nephrolithiasis
*Hematuria
**self-limited
**cysts are susceptible to traumatic injury


==Evaluation==
==Evaluation==

Revision as of 18:22, 28 September 2016

Background

  • Multisystemic and progressive disorder resulting in renal cysts and renal enlargement
  • Hereditary disorder, autosomal dominant
  • Accounts for ~2% of new cases of renal failure each year
  • Mortality

Clinical Features

  • Clinical presentation typically begins in 3rd to 4th decade of life, but may be detectable in childhood
  • Pain in abdomen/flank/back is most common initial symptom. Pain can be due to:
    • enlargement of cysts
    • bleeding within cyst or gross hematuria with clots or perinephric hematoma
    • urinary tract infection
    • nephrolithiasis
  • Hematuria
    • self-limited
    • cysts are susceptible to traumatic injury

Evaluation

  • US
  • BMP

References