5.5: Inherited Renal Disorders Flashcards
1
Q
What are the two modes of inheritance in poylcystic disease?
Which is most common?
A
Autosomal Recessive
Autosomal Dominant (Most Common)
2
Q
Describe autosomal dominant polcystic disease?
A
Most frequent life-threatening heriditary disease
Important cause of End Stage Renal Disease
(Approx. 8-10% of those with ADPKD have ESRD)