Possible PKHD1 Hot-spot Mutations Related to Early Kidney Function Failure or Hepatofibrosis in Chinese Children with ARPKD: A Retrospective Single Center Cohort Study and Literature Review.

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PKHD1 mutations are generally considered to cause autosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease (ARPKD). ARPKD is a rare disorder and one of the most severe conditions leading to end-stage renal disease in childhood. With the biallelic deletion mutation, patients have difficulty in surviving the perinatal period, resulting in perinatal or neonatal death. This study retrospectively analyzed patient...

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