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Polycystic Kidney Disease

What is Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)?

PKD is the most common genetic condition that leads to CKD. It results in the formation of multiple cysts in the kidneys and sometimes in the liver. Over time, as more cysts form, the kidneys grow in size and their function is affected. PKD patients then develop CKD and can progress to ESRD, requiring kidney replacement therapy (either dialysis or transplant).

Symptoms

Patients may be asymptomatic until the late stages of PKD. Patients with family members with PKD should be screened.

Screening should include the following:

  • Ultrasound of the abdomen/pelvis: To look for kidney and liver cysts.
  • Blood tests: For urea and creatinine levels.
  • Urine tests: For protein.
  • Blood pressure: Regular monitoring.
  • Brain imaging: For patients who have had family members with PKD who have had a stroke.
  • Genetic testing: To identify the mutation in the family member known to be affected by PKD. The identified mutation can then be tested for in other family members to see if they will be affected later in life.

Occasionally, patients with PKD may develop flank pain from a spontaneous bleed in a cyst or a cyst infection.

Treatment

Treatment in PKD is aimed at slowing the progression of cyst formation and growth and managing CKD as it develops. The condition cannot be cured or reversed.

  • Blood pressure management: With diet and medications (specifically ACE inhibitors and Angiotensin Receptor Blockers).
  • Dietary modifications: Low salt (<2g salt/day) and, in early stages, plenty of fluid intake (>3L/day).
  • Medications: Certain medications have been found to slow the cyst growth rate and thereby specifically slow CKD progression in PKD patients.

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