Autosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease

Autosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease
Other namesARPKD
ARPKD is inherited in an autosomal recessive pattern
SpecialtyMedical genetics Edit this on Wikidata
SymptomsPolyuria[1]
CausesMutations in the PKHD1 gene[2]
Diagnostic methodUltrasound[3]
TreatmentMedications for hypertension[4]

Autosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease (ARPKD) is the recessive form of polycystic kidney disease. It is associated with a group of congenital fibrocystic syndromes.[5] Mutations in the PKHD1 (chromosomal locus 6p12.2) cause ARPKD.[6][7]

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