Article
An approach to cystic kidney diseases: the clinician's view.
Nature reviews. Nephrology - 1 Dec 2014
Kurschat Christine E, Müller Roman-Ulrich, Franke Mareike, Maintz David, Schermer Bernhard, Benzing Thomas
Abstract excerpt
Advances in molecular genetics have led to the identification of more than 70 different genes involved in the development of cystic kidney diseases. Most of these diseases are rare, and interpreting the resultant plethora of disease-causing mutations requires a methodical and meticulous approach to differential diagnosis. In this Review we discuss a clinical approach to the diagnosis of cystic kidney diseases in...
Topics
- Biopsy, Needle
- Disease Progression
- Female
- Genetic Predisposition to Disease
- Genetic Testing
- Humans
- Immunohistochemistry
- Kidney Diseases, Cystic
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging
- Male
- Multimodal Imaging