Autosomal Recessive Polycystic Kidney Disease
Autosomal Recessive Polycystic Kidney Disease: Introduction
Autosomal Recessive Polycystic Kidney Disease:
Autosomal recessive PKD is a rare, inherited form. Symptoms of
autosomal recessive PKD begin in the earliest months of life, even in the
womb. (Source: excerpt from Polycystic Kidney Disease: NWHIC)
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Autosomal Recessive Polycystic Kidney Disease: Severe form of PKD, a genetic kidney disease.
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Symptoms of Autosomal Recessive Polycystic Kidney Disease
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Treatments for Autosomal Recessive Polycystic Kidney Disease
- Neonatal intensive care for renal and associated pulmonary complications
- Management of hypertension
- Diuretics for fluid overload
- Management of chronic renal failure related to polycystic disease:
- Erythropoietin agonists - for management of anaemia associated with chronic renal failure
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Autosomal Recessive Polycystic Kidney Disease: Deaths
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Types of Autosomal Recessive Polycystic Kidney Disease
- Infantile PKD - symptoms start in babies and infants.
- Automosomal recessive PDK (juvenile form)
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Autosomal Recessive Polycystic Kidney Disease: Complications
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Causes of Autosomal Recessive Polycystic Kidney Disease
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Prognosis for Autosomal Recessive Polycystic Kidney Disease
Prognosis for Autosomal Recessive Polycystic Kidney Disease:
75% of those that survive the first year can live for more than 15 years
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Article Excerpts about Autosomal Recessive Polycystic Kidney Disease
Autosomal recessive PKD is a rare, inherited form. Symptoms of
autosomal recessive PKD begin in the earliest months of life, even in the
womb. (Source: excerpt from Polycystic Kidney Disease: NWHIC)
Definitions of Autosomal Recessive Polycystic Kidney Disease:
A rare genetic disorder with autosomal recessive inheritance characterized by multiple cysts in both kidneys and associated hepatic lesions. Serious manifestations are usually present at birth and there is high perinatal mortality.
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Autosomal Recessive Polycystic Kidney Disease is listed as a "rare disease" by the Office of
Rare Diseases (ORD) of the National Institutes of Health
(NIH). This means that Autosomal Recessive Polycystic Kidney Disease, or a subtype of Autosomal Recessive Polycystic Kidney Disease,
affects less than 200,000 people in the US population.
Source - National Institutes of Health (NIH)
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