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Bookmark or Share- What Is Polycystic Kidney Disease? - NIDDKPKD is a form of chronic kidney disease (CKD) that reduces kidney function and may lead to kidney failure. PKD also can cause other complications, or problems, such as high blood pressure, cysts in the liver, and problems with blood vessels in your brain and heart.
- Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) - Symptoms, causes, treatment ...Polycystic kidney disease (also called PKD) causes numerous cysts to grow in the kidneys. These cysts are filled with fluid. If too many cysts grow or if they get too big, the kidneys can become damaged. PKD cysts can slowly replace much of the kidneys, reducing kidney function and leading to kidney failure.
- Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) - The Merck ManualsPolycystic kidney disease is a hereditary disorder in which many fluid-filled sacs (cysts) form in both kidneys. The kidneys grow larger but have less functioning tissue. Polycystic kidney disease is caused by an inherited gene defect.
- Polycystic kidney disease - Symptoms and causes - Mayo ClinicPolycystic kidney disease (PKD) is an inherited disorder in which clusters of cysts develop primarily within your kidneys, causing your kidneys to enlarge and lose function over time. Cysts are noncancerous round sacs containing fluid.
- Polycystic Kidney Disease | Johns Hopkins MedicineWhat is polycystic kidney disease? Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is a genetic condition marked by the growth of numerous cysts (fluid-filled sacs) in the kidneys. The cysts become larger and the kidneys enlarge along with them.
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