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Combined liver-kidney transplant in polycystic diseases: a case report [PDF]
Polycystic liver disease, a hereditary pathology, usually manifests as autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease. The many cysts in the liver cause massive hepatomegaly, majorly affecting the patient’s quality of life. In cases of refractory symptoms,
Olival Cirilo Lucena da Fonseca Neto+7 more
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Beyond polycystic kidney disease [PDF]
Tuberous sclerosis(TS) is an autosomal dominant disease caused by mutations inTSC1andTSC2genes.TSC2gene is located in chromosome 16p13.3, adjacent toPKD1gene, responsible for the autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease. In a rare subgroup of patients, the presence of a deletion which simultaneously affects theTSC2andPKD1genes has been confirmed ...
Santos, SF+3 more
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Improved Structure and Function in Autosomal Recessive Polycystic Rat Kidneys with Renal Tubular Cell Therapy. [PDF]
Autosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease is a truly catastrophic monogenetic disease, causing death and end stage renal disease in neonates and children.
K J Kelly+6 more
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Vasopressin regulates the growth of the biliary epithelium in polycystic liver disease [PDF]
The neurohypophysial hormone arginine vasopressin (AVP) acts by three distinct receptor subtypes: V1a, V1b, and V2. In the liver, AVP is involved in ureogenesis, glycogenolysis, neoglucogenesis and regeneration. No data exist about the presence of AVP in
Alpini, Gianfranco+11 more
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Molecular Mechanisms of Isolated Polycystic Liver Diseases
Polycystic liver disease (PLD) is a rare autosomal dominant disorder including two genetically and clinically distinct forms: autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) and isolated polycystic liver disease (PCLD).
Ziqi Yu+5 more
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The omission of outcomes that are of relevance to patients, clinicians and regulators across trials in autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) limits shared decision-making. The Standardized Outcomes in Nephrology - Polycystic Kidney Disease
Yeoungjee Cho+30 more
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MicroRNAs and Polycystic Kidney Disease [PDF]
Polycystic kidney disease (PKD), the most common genetic cause of chronic renal failure, is characterized by the presence of numerous fluid-filled cysts in renal parenchyma. Despite recent progress, no FDA-approved therapy is available to retard cyst growth.
Ronak Lakhia+2 more
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Magnetic resonance imaging 3t and total fibrotic volume in autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease [PDF]
INTRODUCTION: Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) is the most common renal hereditary disorder. Several authors have attempted to identify a kidney damage marker for predicting the prognosis and the effectiveness of therapy in ADPKD ...
Ciccariello, Mauro+9 more
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Rationale & Objective: The development of new therapies for autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease requires clinical trials to be conducted efficiently. In this study, the factors affecting the recruitment and retention of participants enrolled
Sneha Amin+23 more
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Surgical Management of Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease: Principles and Current Practice
Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease is the third most common cause of renal failure with no definitive treatment available that can directly target the development and growth of the cysts.
Badri Man Shrestha
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