Directory of Polycystic Kidney Resources

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Abnormal condition in which the kidneys are enlarged and contain many cysts. It occurs in childhood and adult forms and often leads to kidney failure.

Resources in This Category

• Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease

  http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/Autosomal-dominant-polycystic-kidney-disease/
  Provides information on this genetic condition that causes multiple cysts to develop on the kidneys. Includes a short video and details of symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and complications.

• Autosomal Recessive Polycystic Kidney Disease

  http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/Autosomal-recessive-polycystic-kidney-disease/
  Provides information on this rare genetic childhood condition. Includes a short video and details of symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and complications.

• General Practice Notebook - Adult polycystic kidney disease

  http://www.gpnotebook.co.uk/simplepage.cfm?ID=-1945763840
  Information with emphasis on clinical aspects.

• Mayo Clinic: Polycystic Kidney Disease

  http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/polycystic-kidney-disease/basics/definition/con-20028831
  A description of the disease, and its detection and treatment.

• National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse (NKUDIC)

  http://kidney.niddk.nih.gov/kudiseases/pubs/polycystic/
  Provides information about the inheritance, diagnosis and pathological course of the several forms of polycystic kidney diseases, as well as the molecular basis of the adult form.

• PKD Foundation

  http://www.pkdcure.org/
  A site for patients, medical professionals and researchers of polycystic kidney disease.

• Pkdiet

  http://www.pkdiet.com/
  Personal accounts of dietary, herbal and topical means of coping with some aspects of kidney and liver disease.

• Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)

  http://familydoctor.org/familydoctor/en/diseases-conditions/polycystic-kidney-disease.html
  Describes symptoms, organs affected, treatment and diagnosis.

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