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[Clinical practice guidelines for polycystic kidney diseases].
Zhonghua yi xue yi chuan xue za zhi = Zhonghua yixue yichuanxue zazhi = Chinese journal of medical genetics - 10 Mar 2020
Writing Group For Practice Guidelines For Diagnosis And Treatment Of Genetic Diseases Medical Genetics Branch Of Chinese Medical Association, Xu Dechao, Mei Changlin
Abstract excerpt
Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is a group of hereditary kidney diseases caused by genetic mutations. Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) and autosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease (ARPKD) are the two main forms of PKD. The pathological features of PKD include progressive enlargement of renal cysts and destruction of kidney structure, which may eventually lead to end-stage renal disease...
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