Anatomic Abnormalities Associated With Hematuria Flashcards
Autosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease (ARPKD) also known as …..?
ARPKD-congenital hepatic fibrosis [CHF]
The gene for ARPKD …?
PKHD1 [polycystic kidney and hepatic disease 1] encodes fibrocystin, a large protein (>4,000 amino acids) with multiple isoforms.
Characteristics liver pattern in ARPKD …?
Liver involvement is characterized by a basic ductal plate abnormality that leads to bile duct proliferation and ectasia, as well as progressive hepatic fibrosis.
Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD), also known as …?
Adult -onset polycystic kidney disease, is the most common hereditary human kidney disease
Organs involved in ADPKD ..?
It is a systemic disorder with possible cyst formation in multiple organs (liver, pancreas, spleen, brain) and the development of saccular cerebral aneurysms.
Gene responsible for ADPKD ….?
PKD1
PKD2
GANAB have been reported in PKD1- and PKD2-negative patients.
Important cause of mortality in adults, but occasionally occur in children ADPKD …?
Intracranial aneurysms,
Most common cardiac defect in ADPKD ?.
MVP
Drugs used for ADPKD …?
T hese potential therapies include renin–angiotensin blockade,
vasopressin V2 receptor antagonism (tolvaptan), and
somatostatin analogues