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==Overview==
==Overview==
Medullary cystic kidney disease (MCKD) is an autosomal dominant kidney disorder characterized by tubulointerstitial sclerosis leading to end-stage renal disease. Autosomal dominant interstitial kidney disease (ADIKD) is a rare and heterogeneous genetic disorder .
Medullary cystic kidney disease (MCKD) is an autosomal dominant kidney disorder characterized by tubulointerstitial sclerosis leading to end-stage renal disease. Autosomal dominant interstitial kidney disease (ADIKD) is a rare and heterogeneous genetic disorder. Medullary cystic kidney disease (MCKD) − MCKD is another term that has been used for ADIKD.  
 
Medullary cystic kidney disease (MCKD) − MCKD is another term that has been used for ADIKD.  
==Classification==
==Classification==
Medullary cystic kidney disease  may be classified according to genetic mutation  into :
Medullary cystic kidney disease  may be classified according to genetic mutation  into:
*Mutations in the UMOD gene, which encodes uromodulin  are present in the majority of cases of ADIKD . This condition has also  called uromodulin-associated kidney disease (UAKD) , medullary cystic kidney disease type 2 (MCKD2) and familial juvenile hyperuricemic nephropathy (FJHN) .
*Mutations in the UMOD gene, which encodes uromodulin  are present in the majority of cases of ADIKD . This condition has also  called uromodulin-associated kidney disease (UAKD) , medullary cystic kidney disease type 2 (MCKD2) and familial juvenile hyperuricemic nephropathy (FJHN) .
*Mutations in the REN gene, which encodes renin.
*Mutations in the REN gene, which encodes renin.
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==Pathophysiology==
==Pathophysiology==
*'''Uromodulin associated kidney disease ( UAKD )''' :
*'''Uromodulin associated kidney disease ( UAKD )''' :
*UAKD is due to mutations in the UMOD gene on chromosome 16p12, which encodes uromodulin (Tamm-Horsfall mucoprotein).
** UAKD is due to mutations in the UMOD gene on chromosome 16p12, which encodes uromodulin (Tamm-Horsfall mucoprotein).
*Missense Mutation in exon 4 or 5 , it very rare  mutation in exons 6 or 8  
** Missense mutation in exon 4 or 5 , it very rare  mutation in exons 6 or 8  
*Uromodulin is produced exclusively in the thick ascending limb of the loop of Henle . It is an insoluble protein whose sticky, adherent properties are probably important in maintaining the watertight integrity of the thick ascending limb.
** Uromodulin is produced exclusively in the thick ascending limb of the loop of Henle . It is an insoluble protein whose sticky, adherent properties are probably important in maintaining the watertight integrity of the thick ascending limb.
*Uromodulin also appears to facilitate intracellular transport of both the Na-K-2Cl furosemide-sensitive transporter  and the ROMK potassium channel on the apical surface of the thick ascending loop tubular cells .
** Uromodulin also appears to facilitate intracellular transport of both the Na-K-2Cl furosemide-sensitive transporter  and the ROMK potassium channel on the apical surface of the thick ascending loop tubular cells .
*intracellular accumulation of abnormal uromodulin proteins can lead to tubular cell atrophy and death.
** Intracellular accumulation of abnormal uromodulin proteins can lead to tubular cell atrophy and death.
*The abnormal uromodulin appears to impair the synthesis and secretion of normal uromodulin produced from the unaffected allele, resulting in a marked reduction in urinary uromodulin excretion. <ref name="pmid12900848">{{cite journal |vauthors=Bleyer AJ, Trachtman H, Sandhu J, Gorry MC, Hart TC |title=Renal manifestations of a mutation in the uromodulin (Tamm Horsfall protein) gene |journal=Am. J. Kidney Dis. |volume=42 |issue=2 |pages=E20–6 |date=August 2003 |pmid=12900848 |doi= |url=}}</ref>
** The abnormal uromodulin appears to impair the synthesis and secretion of normal uromodulin produced from the unaffected allele, resulting in a marked reduction in urinary uromodulin excretion. <ref name="pmid12900848">{{cite journal |vauthors=Bleyer AJ, Trachtman H, Sandhu J, Gorry MC, Hart TC |title=Renal manifestations of a mutation in the uromodulin (Tamm Horsfall protein) gene |journal=Am. J. Kidney Dis. |volume=42 |issue=2 |pages=E20–6 |date=August 2003 |pmid=12900848 |doi= |url=}}</ref>
*There is  two major pathophysiologic effects of uromodulin gene mutations  (1 )  hyperuricemia , ( 2 ) progressive chronic kidney disease .
There is  two major pathophysiologic effects of uromodulin gene mutations: Hyperuricemia and progressive chronic kidney disease.
*'''Hyperuricemia''' :
*'''Hyperuricemia''' :
*Is due to  accumulation of abnormal uromodulin in thick ascending limb cells leads sequentially to impaired NaCl reabsorption, mild renal salt wasting, volume contraction, and a secondary increase in proximal urate reabsorption , which restores volume status to normal but leads to hyperuricemia.
** Is due to  accumulation of abnormal uromodulin in thick ascending limb cells leads sequentially to impaired NaCl reabsorption, mild renal salt wasting, volume contraction, and a secondary increase in proximal urate reabsorption , which restores volume status to normal but leads to hyperuricemia.
*'''Progressive chronic kidney disease'''  :
** '''Progressive chronic kidney disease'''  :
*Is due  to tubular cell death in the thick ascending limb due to accumulation of mutant uromodulin.Renal biopsy reveals tubulointerstitial disease but no uric acid crystals. <ref name="pmid19465746">{{cite journal |vauthors=Williams SE, Reed AA, Galvanovskis J, Antignac C, Goodship T, Karet FE, Kotanko P, Lhotta K, Morinière V, Williams P, Wong W, Rorsman P, Thakker RV |title=Uromodulin mutations causing familial juvenile hyperuricaemic nephropathy lead to protein maturation defects and retention in the endoplasmic reticulum |journal=Hum. Mol. Genet. |volume=18 |issue=16 |pages=2963–74 |date=August 2009 |pmid=19465746 |pmc=2714724 |doi=10.1093/hmg/ddp235 |url=}}</ref>
** Is due  to tubular cell death in the thick ascending limb due to accumulation of mutant uromodulin.Renal biopsy reveals tubulointerstitial disease but no uric acid crystals. <ref name="pmid19465746">{{cite journal |vauthors=Williams SE, Reed AA, Galvanovskis J, Antignac C, Goodship T, Karet FE, Kotanko P, Lhotta K, Morinière V, Williams P, Wong W, Rorsman P, Thakker RV |title=Uromodulin mutations causing familial juvenile hyperuricaemic nephropathy lead to protein maturation defects and retention in the endoplasmic reticulum |journal=Hum. Mol. Genet. |volume=18 |issue=16 |pages=2963–74 |date=August 2009 |pmid=19465746 |pmc=2714724 |doi=10.1093/hmg/ddp235 |url=}}</ref>
*'''Mutations in the REN gene :'''
*'''Mutations in the REN gene :'''
*The renin  gene is located on chromosome 1.Two REN gene mutations associated with ADIKD which is due to signal sequence  of pre-prorenin.
**The renin  gene is located on chromosome 1.Two REN gene mutations associated with ADIKD which is due to signal sequence  of pre-prorenin.
*Mutations in this signal sequence disrupt the translocation of pre-prorenin into the endoplasmic reticulum of renin expressing cells.
** Mutations in this signal sequence disrupt the translocation of pre-prorenin into the endoplasmic reticulum of renin expressing cells.
*Renin is necessary  for nephrogenesis, homozygous deletions of renin result in death during uterine development .
** Renin is necessary  for nephrogenesis, homozygous deletions of renin result in death during uterine development .
*Renin is present  in multiple segments of the renal tubule, also on  the juxtaglomerular complex. In these cells, pre-prorenin is translocated into the endoplasmic reticulum, where it is converted to prorenin.
** Renin is present  in multiple segments of the renal tubule, also on  the juxtaglomerular complex. In these cells, pre-prorenin is translocated into the endoplasmic reticulum, where it is converted to prorenin.
*prorenin is secreted, while the remainder is targeted to lysosomes where it is further cleaved to active renin.
** Prorenin is secreted, while the remainder is targeted to lysosomes where it is further cleaved to active renin.
*Mutations which  disrupt the signal sequence of prorenin prevent proper translocation to the endoplasmic reticulum,as a result accumulation of pre-prorenin in the cytoplasm of renin producing cells.
** Mutations which  disrupt the signal sequence of prorenin prevent proper translocation to the endoplasmic reticulum,as a result accumulation of pre-prorenin in the cytoplasm of renin producing cells.
*Due to accumulation of pre-prorenin in renal tubular cells leads to ultrastructural damage and apoptosis .<ref name="pmid19664745">{{cite journal |vauthors=Zivná M, Hůlková H, Matignon M, Hodanová K, Vylet'al P, Kalbácová M, Baresová V, Sikora J, Blazková H, Zivný J, Ivánek R, Stránecký V, Sovová J, Claes K, Lerut E, Fryns JP, Hart PS, Hart TC, Adams JN, Pawtowski A, Clemessy M, Gasc JM, Gübler MC, Antignac C, Elleder M, Kapp K, Grimbert P, Bleyer AJ, Kmoch S |title=Dominant renin gene mutations associated with early-onset hyperuricemia, anemia, and chronic kidney failure |journal=Am. J. Hum. Genet. |volume=85 |issue=2 |pages=204–13 |date=August 2009 |pmid=19664745 |pmc=2725269 |doi=10.1016/j.ajhg.2009.07.010 |url=}}</ref>
** Due to accumulation of pre-prorenin in renal tubular cells leads to ultrastructural damage and apoptosis .<ref name="pmid19664745">{{cite journal |vauthors=Zivná M, Hůlková H, Matignon M, Hodanová K, Vylet'al P, Kalbácová M, Baresová V, Sikora J, Blazková H, Zivný J, Ivánek R, Stránecký V, Sovová J, Claes K, Lerut E, Fryns JP, Hart PS, Hart TC, Adams JN, Pawtowski A, Clemessy M, Gasc JM, Gübler MC, Antignac C, Elleder M, Kapp K, Grimbert P, Bleyer AJ, Kmoch S |title=Dominant renin gene mutations associated with early-onset hyperuricemia, anemia, and chronic kidney failure |journal=Am. J. Hum. Genet. |volume=85 |issue=2 |pages=204–13 |date=August 2009 |pmid=19664745 |pmc=2725269 |doi=10.1016/j.ajhg.2009.07.010 |url=}}</ref>
===Age===
===Age===
*Patients of all age groups may develop Medullary cystic kidney disease.
*Patients of all age groups may develop Medullary cystic kidney disease.
*Medullary cystic kidney disease is more commonly observed among teenage years  but end stage renal disease usually occurring  between  the ages of 20 and 70  years old.
*Medullary cystic kidney disease is more commonly observed among teenage years  but end stage renal disease usually occurring  between  the ages of 20 and 70  years old.
   
   
===Gender===
===Gender===
*Medullary cystic kidney disease affects men and women equally.
*Medullary cystic kidney disease affects men and women equally.
*Male are more commonly affected with Medullary cystic kidney disease than female.<ref name="pmid25165175">{{cite journal |vauthors=Simms RJ, Ong AC |title=How simple are 'simple renal cysts'? |journal=Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. |volume=29 Suppl 4 |issue= |pages=iv106–12 |date=September 2014 |pmid=25165175 |pmc=4158337 |doi=10.1093/ndt/gfu106 |url=}}</ref>
*Male are more commonly affected with Medullary cystic kidney disease than female.<ref name="pmid25165175">{{cite journal |vauthors=Simms RJ, Ong AC |title=How simple are 'simple renal cysts'? |journal=Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. |volume=29 Suppl 4 |issue= |pages=iv106–12 |date=September 2014 |pmid=25165175 |pmc=4158337 |doi=10.1093/ndt/gfu106 |url=}}</ref>
   
   
==Risk Factors==
==Risk Factors==
*Medullary cystic kidney disease (MCKD) is an autosomal dominant ( This means you only need to get the gene from one parent to develop the disorder. If a parent has the gene, a child has a 50 percent chance of getting it and developing the condition ) kidney disorder.
*Medullary cystic kidney disease (MCKD) is an autosomal dominant kidney disorder.
*characterized by tubulointerstitial sclerosis leading to end-stage renal disease. Autosomal dominant interstitial kidney disease (ADIKD) is a rare and heterogeneous genetic disorder.
** Characterized by tubulointerstitial sclerosis leading to end-stage renal disease. Autosomal dominant interstitial kidney disease (ADIKD) is a rare and heterogeneous genetic disorder.
   
   
== Symptoms==
==Symptoms==
Symptoms usually begin before the age of 20, but they vary great
Symptoms usually begin before the age of 20, but they vary great.


Excessive urination, caused by the reduced ability of the diseased kidneys to respond to antidiuretic (fluid-holding) hormone
Excessive urination, caused by the reduced ability of the diseased kidneys to respond to antidiuretic (fluid-holding) hormone
:** Anorexia
** Anorexia
:** Pruritus
** Pruritus
:** Enuresis
** Enuresis
:** Osteomalacia  
** Osteomalacia  
:** Pallor
** Pallor
:** Polydipsia
** Polydipsia
:** Patients with REN gene mutations develop early onset gout
** Patients with REN gene mutations develop early onset gout
:** Anemia, with low erythropoietin levels
** Anemia, with low erythropoietin levels
:** Mild hyperkalemia  
** Mild hyperkalemia  
:** Affected patients may be at increased risk for acute kidney injury in the setting of volume depletion and/or when nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are used.  
** Affected patients may be at increased risk for acute kidney injury in the setting of volume depletion and/or when nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are used.  
== Diagnosis ==
== Diagnosis ==
*The diagnosis medullary cystic kidney disease suspected based upon clinical manifestations and the family history, and can be confirmed through genetic testing.
* The diagnosis medullary cystic kidney disease suspected based upon clinical manifestations and the family history, and can be confirmed through genetic testing.
*A presumptive clinical diagnosis of medullary cystic kidney disease in a young individual presenting with gout and chronic kidney disease relies upon three factors :
* A presumptive clinical diagnosis of medullary cystic kidney disease in a young individual presenting with gout and chronic kidney disease relies upon three factors :
*A strong family history of kidney disease in a pattern suggestive of autosomal dominant inheritance
* A strong family history of kidney disease in a pattern suggestive of autosomal dominant inheritance
*Family history of gout
* Family history of gout
*A bland urinary sediment with little or no proteinuria
* A bland urinary sediment with little or no proteinuria
*One or both of the first two factors may be missing in patients with spontaneous mutations, or if the family history is incomplete. In addition, a strong family history of gout may be absent in patients with a mutation in the MUC1 gene. It is important to include information about all family members, including aunts, uncles, and grandparents, and obtaining medical records from family members may be helpful.
* One or both of the first two factors may be missing in patients with spontaneous mutations, or if the family history is incomplete. In addition, a strong family history of gout may be absent in patients with a mutation in the MUC1 gene. It is important to include information about all family members, including aunts, uncles, and grandparents, and obtaining medical records from family members may be helpful.
*In patients with medullary cystic kidney disease, anemia beginning during childhood.
* In patients with medullary cystic kidney disease, anemia beginning during childhood.
*Before the onset of severe renal dysfunction should raise suspicion for the presence of a REN gene mutation.
* Before the onset of severe renal dysfunction should raise suspicion for the presence of a REN gene mutation.
*Measurement of plasma renin and aldosterone is not  usually helpful, since the levels of these hormones are highly variable depending upon volume status, posture, and stress.
* Measurement of plasma renin and aldosterone is not  usually helpful, since the levels of these hormones are highly variable depending upon volume status, posture, and stress.
*Test may include  
* Test may include  
*24-hour urine volume and electrolytes
* 24-hour urine volume and electrolytes
*Blood urea nitrogen  
* Blood urea nitrogen  
*Creatinine blood test and Creatinine clearance  
* Creatinine blood test and Creatinine clearance  
*Abdominal CT scan and Abdominal ultrasound
* Abdominal CT scan and Abdominal ultrasound
*Renal  ultrasound and Renal  biopsy
* Renal  ultrasound and Renal  biopsy
*Genetic testing of the UMOD gene  
* Genetic testing of the UMOD gene  
*Genetic testing of the REN gene  
* Genetic testing of the REN gene  
*Genetic testing of the MUC1 gene
* Genetic testing of the MUC1 gene


=== Fractional excretion of uric acid : ===
=== Fractional excretion of uric acid : ===
Patients with UAKD or a REN gene mutation, but not patients with MUC1 mutations, should have hyperuricemia and a low fractional excretion of uric acid.The fractional excretion of uric acid (FEUA) can be calculated from a random urine specimen using the same formula used to calculate the fractional excretion of sodium, substituting uric acid for sodium using either standard units
Patients with UAKD or a REN gene mutation, but not patients with MUC1 mutations, should have hyperuricemia and a low fractional excretion of uric acid.The fractional excretion of uric acid (FEUA) can be calculated from a random urine specimen using the same formula used to calculate the fractional excretion of sodium, substituting uric acid for sodium using either standard units
*FEUA  =  (urine uric acid concentration  x  serum creatinine)  ÷  (urine creatinine concentration  x  serum uric acid)  Underexcretion is defined as an FEUA less than 6% and is often below 4% . Normal values in healthy adults are 8 ± 3 % in males and 13 ± 3 % in females.The normal fractional excretion of uric acid in healthy children is even higher (18 ± 5 percent).  One caveat is that the fractional excretion of uric acid and other solutes, such as sodium, increases as renal function worsens . The expected values for FEUA cited above only apply to patients with a glomerular filtration rate above 70 mL/min . Higher values would be seen at lower filtration rates.<ref name="pmid25818408">{{cite journal |vauthors=Suzuki T, Iyoda M, Yamaguchi Y, Shibata T |title=A case of sporadic medullary cystic kidney disease type 1 (MCKD1) with kidney enlargement complicated by IgA nephropathy |journal=Pathol. Int. |volume=65 |issue=7 |pages=379–82 |date=July 2015 |pmid=25818408 |doi=10.1111/pin.12292 |url=}}</ref>  
* FEUA  =  (urine uric acid concentration  x  serum creatinine)  ÷  (urine creatinine concentration  x  serum uric acid)  Underexcretion is defined as an FEUA less than 6% and is often below 4% . Normal values in healthy adults are 8 ± 3 % in males and 13 ± 3 % in females.The normal fractional excretion of uric acid in healthy children is even higher (18 ± 5 percent).  One caveat is that the fractional excretion of uric acid and other solutes, such as sodium, increases as renal function worsens . The expected values for FEUA cited above only apply to patients with a glomerular filtration rate above 70 mL/min . Higher values would be seen at lower filtration rates.<ref name="pmid25818408">{{cite journal |vauthors=Suzuki T, Iyoda M, Yamaguchi Y, Shibata T |title=A case of sporadic medullary cystic kidney disease type 1 (MCKD1) with kidney enlargement complicated by IgA nephropathy |journal=Pathol. Int. |volume=65 |issue=7 |pages=379–82 |date=July 2015 |pmid=25818408 |doi=10.1111/pin.12292 |url=}}</ref>  
   
   
== Treatment ==
== Treatment ==
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== Complications and Prognosis ==
== Complications and Prognosis ==
Medullary cystic kidney disease may lead to following health  problems :
Medullary cystic kidney disease may lead to following health  problems :
*Anemia  
* Anemia  
*Cardiac tamponade  
* Cardiac tamponade  
*Bone weakness and fractures  
* Bone weakness and fractures  
*change in glucose metabolism  
* Change in glucose metabolism  
*End stage renal disease  
* End stage renal disease  
*congestive heart failure  
* Congestive heart failure  
*Hyponatremia  
* Hyponatremia  
*Gastrointestinal bleeding, ulcers
* Gastrointestinal bleeding, ulcers
*Hemorrhage
* Hemorrhage
*Hyperkalemia
* Hyperkalemia
*Pericarditis
* Pericarditis
*Peripheral neuropathy
* Peripheral neuropathy
*Platelet dysfunction with easy bruising
* Platelet dysfunction with easy bruising
*Menstrual problems
* Menstrual problems
*Miscarriage
* Miscarriage
*Infertility<ref name="pmid16229212">{{cite journal |vauthors=Stanisić M, Hrvacević R, Paunić Z, Petrović S |title=[Nephronophthisis and medullary cystic kidney disease complex] |journal=Vojnosanit Pregl |volume=62 |issue=9 |pages=683–8 |date=September 2005 |pmid=16229212 |doi= |url=}}</ref>
* Infertility<ref name="pmid16229212">{{cite journal |vauthors=Stanisić M, Hrvacević R, Paunić Z, Petrović S |title=[Nephronophthisis and medullary cystic kidney disease complex] |journal=Vojnosanit Pregl |volume=62 |issue=9 |pages=683–8 |date=September 2005 |pmid=16229212 |doi= |url=}}</ref>


=== Prevention ===
=== Prevention ===

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: nabeel ahmed

Overview

Medullary cystic kidney disease (MCKD) is an autosomal dominant kidney disorder characterized by tubulointerstitial sclerosis leading to end-stage renal disease. Autosomal dominant interstitial kidney disease (ADIKD) is a rare and heterogeneous genetic disorder. Medullary cystic kidney disease (MCKD) − MCKD is another term that has been used for ADIKD.

Classification

Medullary cystic kidney disease may be classified according to genetic mutation into:

  • Mutations in the UMOD gene, which encodes uromodulin are present in the majority of cases of ADIKD . This condition has also called uromodulin-associated kidney disease (UAKD) , medullary cystic kidney disease type 2 (MCKD2) and familial juvenile hyperuricemic nephropathy (FJHN) .
  • Mutations in the REN gene, which encodes renin.
  • Mutations in the MUC1 gene, which encodes mucin 1 ,called as medullary cystic kidney disease type 1 (MCKD1).[1]

Pathophysiology

  • Uromodulin associated kidney disease ( UAKD ) :
    • UAKD is due to mutations in the UMOD gene on chromosome 16p12, which encodes uromodulin (Tamm-Horsfall mucoprotein).
    • Missense mutation in exon 4 or 5 , it very rare mutation in exons 6 or 8
    • Uromodulin is produced exclusively in the thick ascending limb of the loop of Henle . It is an insoluble protein whose sticky, adherent properties are probably important in maintaining the watertight integrity of the thick ascending limb.
    • Uromodulin also appears to facilitate intracellular transport of both the Na-K-2Cl furosemide-sensitive transporter and the ROMK potassium channel on the apical surface of the thick ascending loop tubular cells .
    • Intracellular accumulation of abnormal uromodulin proteins can lead to tubular cell atrophy and death.
    • The abnormal uromodulin appears to impair the synthesis and secretion of normal uromodulin produced from the unaffected allele, resulting in a marked reduction in urinary uromodulin excretion. [2]

There is two major pathophysiologic effects of uromodulin gene mutations: Hyperuricemia and progressive chronic kidney disease.

  • Hyperuricemia :
    • Is due to accumulation of abnormal uromodulin in thick ascending limb cells leads sequentially to impaired NaCl reabsorption, mild renal salt wasting, volume contraction, and a secondary increase in proximal urate reabsorption , which restores volume status to normal but leads to hyperuricemia.
    • Progressive chronic kidney disease  :
    • Is due to tubular cell death in the thick ascending limb due to accumulation of mutant uromodulin.Renal biopsy reveals tubulointerstitial disease but no uric acid crystals. [3]
  • Mutations in the REN gene :
    • The renin gene is located on chromosome 1.Two REN gene mutations associated with ADIKD which is due to signal sequence of pre-prorenin.
    • Mutations in this signal sequence disrupt the translocation of pre-prorenin into the endoplasmic reticulum of renin expressing cells.
    • Renin is necessary for nephrogenesis, homozygous deletions of renin result in death during uterine development .
    • Renin is present in multiple segments of the renal tubule, also on the juxtaglomerular complex. In these cells, pre-prorenin is translocated into the endoplasmic reticulum, where it is converted to prorenin.
    • Prorenin is secreted, while the remainder is targeted to lysosomes where it is further cleaved to active renin.
    • Mutations which disrupt the signal sequence of prorenin prevent proper translocation to the endoplasmic reticulum,as a result accumulation of pre-prorenin in the cytoplasm of renin producing cells.
    • Due to accumulation of pre-prorenin in renal tubular cells leads to ultrastructural damage and apoptosis .[4]

Age

  • Patients of all age groups may develop Medullary cystic kidney disease.
  • Medullary cystic kidney disease is more commonly observed among teenage years but end stage renal disease usually occurring between the ages of 20 and 70 years old.

Gender

  • Medullary cystic kidney disease affects men and women equally.
  • Male are more commonly affected with Medullary cystic kidney disease than female.[5]

Risk Factors

  • Medullary cystic kidney disease (MCKD) is an autosomal dominant kidney disorder.
    • Characterized by tubulointerstitial sclerosis leading to end-stage renal disease. Autosomal dominant interstitial kidney disease (ADIKD) is a rare and heterogeneous genetic disorder.

Symptoms

Symptoms usually begin before the age of 20, but they vary great.

Excessive urination, caused by the reduced ability of the diseased kidneys to respond to antidiuretic (fluid-holding) hormone

    • Anorexia
    • Pruritus
    • Enuresis
    • Osteomalacia
    • Pallor
    • Polydipsia
    • Patients with REN gene mutations develop early onset gout
    • Anemia, with low erythropoietin levels
    • Mild hyperkalemia
    • Affected patients may be at increased risk for acute kidney injury in the setting of volume depletion and/or when nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are used.

Diagnosis

  • The diagnosis medullary cystic kidney disease suspected based upon clinical manifestations and the family history, and can be confirmed through genetic testing.
  • A presumptive clinical diagnosis of medullary cystic kidney disease in a young individual presenting with gout and chronic kidney disease relies upon three factors :
  • A strong family history of kidney disease in a pattern suggestive of autosomal dominant inheritance
  • Family history of gout
  • A bland urinary sediment with little or no proteinuria
  • One or both of the first two factors may be missing in patients with spontaneous mutations, or if the family history is incomplete. In addition, a strong family history of gout may be absent in patients with a mutation in the MUC1 gene. It is important to include information about all family members, including aunts, uncles, and grandparents, and obtaining medical records from family members may be helpful.
  • In patients with medullary cystic kidney disease, anemia beginning during childhood.
  • Before the onset of severe renal dysfunction should raise suspicion for the presence of a REN gene mutation.
  • Measurement of plasma renin and aldosterone is not usually helpful, since the levels of these hormones are highly variable depending upon volume status, posture, and stress.
  • Test may include
  • 24-hour urine volume and electrolytes
  • Blood urea nitrogen
  • Creatinine blood test and Creatinine clearance
  • Abdominal CT scan and Abdominal ultrasound
  • Renal ultrasound and Renal biopsy
  • Genetic testing of the UMOD gene
  • Genetic testing of the REN gene
  • Genetic testing of the MUC1 gene

Fractional excretion of uric acid :

Patients with UAKD or a REN gene mutation, but not patients with MUC1 mutations, should have hyperuricemia and a low fractional excretion of uric acid.The fractional excretion of uric acid (FEUA) can be calculated from a random urine specimen using the same formula used to calculate the fractional excretion of sodium, substituting uric acid for sodium using either standard units

  • FEUA  =  (urine uric acid concentration  x  serum creatinine)  ÷  (urine creatinine concentration  x  serum uric acid) Underexcretion is defined as an FEUA less than 6% and is often below 4% . Normal values in healthy adults are 8 ± 3 % in males and 13 ± 3 % in females.The normal fractional excretion of uric acid in healthy children is even higher (18 ± 5 percent). One caveat is that the fractional excretion of uric acid and other solutes, such as sodium, increases as renal function worsens . The expected values for FEUA cited above only apply to patients with a glomerular filtration rate above 70 mL/min . Higher values would be seen at lower filtration rates.[6]

Treatment

  • There is no cure for medullary cystic kidney disease. At first, treatment focuses on controlling symptoms, reducing complications, and slowing the progression of the disease.
  • Patients who have gout are usually treated with allopurinol . It is unclear if lowering uric acid levels or initiating therapy with angiotensin inhibitors prevents the progression of CKD. The management of CKD in patients with medullary cystic kidney disease is similar to that in patients with other causes of CKD .[7]

Complications and Prognosis

Medullary cystic kidney disease may lead to following health problems :

  • Anemia
  • Cardiac tamponade
  • Bone weakness and fractures
  • Change in glucose metabolism
  • End stage renal disease
  • Congestive heart failure
  • Hyponatremia
  • Gastrointestinal bleeding, ulcers
  • Hemorrhage
  • Hyperkalemia
  • Pericarditis
  • Peripheral neuropathy
  • Platelet dysfunction with easy bruising
  • Menstrual problems
  • Miscarriage
  • Infertility[8]

Prevention

  • There are no primary preventive measures available for Medullary cystic kidney disease because it is an inherited disorder.It may not be preventable.

References

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