Autosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease

Autosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease
Other namesARPKD
ARPKD is inherited in an autosomal recessive pattern
SpecialtyMedical genetics 
SymptomsPolyuria
CausesMutations in the PKHD1 gene
Diagnostic methodUltrasound
TreatmentMedications for hypertension

Autosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease (ARPKD) is the recessive form of polycystic kidney disease. It is associated with a group of congenital fibrocystic syndromes. Mutations in the PKHD1 (chromosomal locus 6p12.2) cause ARPKD.

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