Polycystic Kidney Disease

Overview

PKD is a genetic disorder with multiple cysts in kidneys leading to enlargement and failure.

Symptoms

• •Flank pain
• •Hematuria
• •Hypertension
• •Palpable kidneys

Stages

Diagnosis

• ✓Ultrasound (cysts)
• ✓CT/MRI
• ✓Genetic testing (PKD1/PKD2)

Treatments

• →Tolvaptan
• →BP control
• →Pain management
• →Dialysis/transplant

Risk Factors