Polycystic kidney disease natural history
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Aarti Narayan, M.B.B.S [2]
Overview
Natural History
Complications
- Anemia
- Rupture of cysts
- Infection of liver cysts
- Chronic renal failure
- Hypertension
- Nephrolithiasis
- Liver failure
- Urinary tract infection
Prognosis
The disease gets worse slowly. Eventually it leads to end-stage chronic renal failure. It is also associated with liver disease, including infection of liver cysts. Medical treatment may relieve symptoms for many years. People with PKD who do not have other diseases may be good candidates for a kidney transplant.