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Contents Overview Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment There's currently no cure for autosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease (ARPKD). But treatments are available to manage the condition's associated symptoms and any complications…

Contents Overview Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment A diagnosis of autosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease (ARPKD) is usually based on a child's symptoms and the results of an ultrasound scan. Before getting pregnant…

Contents Overview Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Autosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease (ARPKD) is an inherited condition, which means it's passed on to a child from their parents. ARPKD is caused…

Contents Overview Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment The symptoms of autosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease (ARPKD) can vary significantly, even within the same family. Generally, however, the main symptoms of ARPKD differ, depending…

Contents Overview Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Autosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease (ARPKD) is a rare inherited childhood condition where the development of the kidneys and liver is abnormal. Over time,…

Contents Overview Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Complications Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) can sometimes lead to potentially serious complications in other parts of the body besides the kidneys. Liver cysts…

Contents Overview Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Complications There's currently no cure for autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD), and it's not possible to stop cysts forming in the kidneys. But there are…

Contents Overview Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Complications Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) tends to be diagnosed in adults over 30 years of age because symptoms do not usually start before then. When…

Contents Overview Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Complications The symptoms of autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) are caused by the growth of fluid-filled sacs (cysts) in the kidneys. Although ADPKD is present from birth,…

Contents Overview Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Complications Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) is an inherited condition that causes small fluid-filled sacs called cysts to develop in the kidneys. Although children…