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.
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- PKD Foundation A site for patients, medical professionals and researchers of polycystic kidney disease.
- National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse (NKUDIC) 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.
- Pkdiet Personal accounts of dietary, herbal and topical means of coping with some aspects of kidney and liver disease.
- General Practice Notebook - Adult polycystic kidney disease Information with emphasis on clinical aspects.
- 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 Provides information on this rare genetic childhood condition. Includes a short video and details of symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and complications.
- Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) Describes symptoms, organs affected, treatment and diagnosis.
- Mayo Clinic: Polycystic Kidney Disease A description of the disease, and its detection and treatment.