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Polycystic Kidney Disease


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Alternate Names : ADPKD, Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease, Cysts - Kidneys, Kidney - Polycystic

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Polycystic Kidney Disease Prognosis (Expectations)

Polycystic kidney disease progresses slowly but persistently. Medical treatment may provide relief of symptoms for many years. Eventual end-stage kidney failure is common.

The absence of systemic disease or autoimmune disease makes people with polycystic kidney disease good candidates for kidney transplantation.

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Review Date : 10/17/2003
Reviewed By : Irfan A. Agha, M.D., Department of Medicine, Renal Division, St. Louis University, St. Louis, MO. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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