100 Cases in Clinical Medicine

(Rick Simeone) #1
Figure 26.1Renal ultrasound
demonstrating multiple cysts.


  • Patients with ADPKD are often asymptomatic.

  • ADPKD patients may present with loin pain or haematuria.

  • ADPKD is the commonest familial cause of renal failure.

  • ADPKD is the most likely cause of bilateral renal masses.

  • Family members who may have ADPKD should be advised to have their blood pressure
    measured and a renal ultrasound.


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