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Polycystic Kidney Disease

New England Journal of Medicine, 2004
Polycystic kidney diseases are inherited renal disorders due mainly to mutations in genes that regulate the development and function of cells that line renal tubules. This review outlines the clinical importance of polycystic kidney diseases and discusses the cell biology and molecular mechanisms that cause the formation of hundreds of cystic lesions ...
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Polycystic kidney disease in a cat

Journal of Small Animal Practice, 1977
ABSTRACTBilateral polycystic kidney disease was diagnosed in a 3‐year‐old female Persian cat. An elevation of blood urea nitrogen, serum creatinine levels, and serum phosphorus were the only abnormalities found with serial serum chemical and urine analyses. Intravenous urography showed radiolucent areas in both kidneys.
J W, Northington, M M, Juliana
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Hypertension in Polycystic Kidney Disease

Scandinavian Journal of Urology and Nephrology, 1974
The relationship of blood pressure to serum creatinine was studied in 59 patients with bilateral polycystic kidney disease admitted to Sahlgrenska sjukhuset in Goteborg for various reasons during the years 1967-71. Hypertension, defined as a resting recumbent blood pressure of 5=160/100 mmHg, was found in 82% of all patients.
L, Hansson, L E, Karlander, W, Lundgren, L E, Peterson   +3 more
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Polycystic Disease of the Kidneys

Annals of Internal Medicine, 1928
Excerpt Although polycystic degeneration of the kidneys cannot be looked upon a rare disease, it may be regarded as relatively uncommon.
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Reversing polycystic kidney disease

Nature Genetics, 2021
A new study shows that re-expressing PKD genes early in the course of the disease can fully reverse polycystic kidney disease in mice. These results reveal an unexpected ability of the kidney to regenerate following genetic rescue of polycystin function.
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Diverticulitis and Polycystic Kidney Disease

The American Surgeon, 2000
Patients with adult polycystic kidney disease (PKD) have previously been shown to have an increased incidence of complicated diverticulitis after renal transplantation. The purpose of this study was to assess the risk of diverticulitis in the PKD population.
E D, Lederman, G, McCoy, D J, Conti, E C, Lee   +3 more
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Polycystic Kidney Disease and Seatbelts

Annals of Internal Medicine, 1973
Excerpt To the editor: With the increased availability of dialysis treatment many of our previously restricted patients have been allowed to travel for business and vacation.
W J, Amend, M, Galen
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Transplantation for polycystic kidney disease

Urology, 1978
Twenty-four patients with end stage renal failure due to polycystic renal disease have been treated with hemodialysis and transplantation. While on dialysis, the incidence of complications did not differ from a similar group of patients with other causes of renal failure.
G, Williams, H D, Mitcheson, J E, Castro
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Polycystic kidney disease and infertility

Fertility and Sterility, 1995
To analyze the cause of infertility in a patient with polycystic kidney disease.General hospital.A 32-year-old man known with adult polycystic kidney disease, complaining of infertility and testicular pain.Testicular biopsy; imaging.Examination revealed bilateral severe congestion of the epididymis. The semen contained no spermatozoa and practically no
E F, van der Linden, A K, Bartelink, B W, Ike, B, van Leeuwaarden   +3 more
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Infantile Polycystic Disease of the Kidney

Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, 1973
Infantile sponge kidney is a rare form of congenital renal cystic disease characterized by hyperplasia of collecting tubules and a functioning nephron system. Roentgenographic appearance is pathognomonic and consists of bilaterally markedly enlarged kidneys with linear striations of contrast material on intravenous pyelograms.
A, Vuthibhagdee, E B, Singleton
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