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Polycystic Kidney Diseases

Medical Definition: Diseases that are characterized by the progressive expansion of a large number of tightly packed cysts within the kidney.
Guide Notes: KIDNEY, CYSTIC and MULTICYSTIC DYSPLASTIC KIDNEY are also available
Polycystic Kidney Diseases Categories.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition 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.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition 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 Medical Definitions and Terms

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