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Polycystic Kidney Disease Definition
Common names:
  • Kidney Disease Polycystic
  • PCKD
  • Polycystic Kidney Disease
  • Polycystic Kidneys
A person with polycystic kidney disease has cysts that form in the kidneys. The cysts interfere with the proper function of the kidneys. Polycystic kidney disease is a rare inherited disease.

Polycystic kidney disease usually causes chronic renal failure or end stage renal disease between after 60 years of age.

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Last Updated: Sep 11, 2008  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
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