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Earlier diagnosis of autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease: importance of family history and implications for cardiovascular and renal complications.
American journal of kidney diseases : the official journal of the National Kidney Foundation - 1 Sept 2005
Taylor Matthew, Johnson Ann M, Tison Maryellyn, Fain Pamela, Schrier Robert W
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BACKGROUND: Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) is a common and serious cause of hereditary renal disease. The emerging possibilities to intervene early in the disease course elevate the importance of both accurate and early diagnosis of ADPKD. Family history analysis is a simple...
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