Polcystic Kidneys

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Polcystic Kidneys


  • Autosomal dominant conditions
  • Kidneys enlarged and cystic
  • Cysts also found in 
    • liver
    • spleen
    • pancreas

Investigations

  • blood pressure
  • urine
    • haematuria
    • proteinuria 
    • casts

Complications

  • Chronic Renal Failure
  • Subarachnoid Haemorrhage (5-10% of patients)
    • posterior communicating artery aneurysm
 

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