Inherited kidney disorders Flashcards
ADPKD - definition
Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease
Massive bilateral renal enlargement
ADPKD - who gets it?
Adults (mid-life)
All races and ethnic groups affected
ADPKD - genetics
PKD gene 1 mutations - chromosome 16
PKD gene 2 mutations - chromosome 4
ADPKD - which is the most commonly mutated gene?
PKD1 - chromosome 16
ADPKD - pathology
Massive bilateral renal enlargement
Kidneys are >1kg
Subsequent reduction in renal function
Multiple cysts of varying size cause a distortion of kidney shape
Cysts can arise at any part of the nephron
In ADPKD, cysts are confined to the kidneys. True or False?
False
- common to get cysts in other organs (e.g. liver)
- there is no functional effect at these other organ sites
ADPKD - clinical features (renal)
Reduced urine concentration ability
Chronic pain
Abdominal fullness
Haematuria - if cysts rupture
ADPKD - clinical features (extra-renal)
Hypertension - often presents early Hepatic cysts Berry aneurysms - at circle of willis Cardiac disease Diverticular disease Hernias
ADPKD - Patient presents with headaches and subsequent loss of consciousness. What is the most likely cause?
Berry aneurysm
ADPKD - what is the most likely extra renal manifestation ?
Hepatic cysts
ADPKD - investigations
US
- presence of multiple bilateral cysts
- renal enlargement
X-ray
- cyst calcification in the renal area
CT/MRI
- only if unclear findings on US
ADPKD - management
Hypertension control Hydration Proteinuria reduction - ACE inhibitors / ARBs Tolvaptan - CA which reduces cyst volume and progression - causes increased urine production
ADPKD in children
Rare
A single cyst in the kidney in high risk pts is enough for diagnosis
ARPKD - definition
Autosomal Recessive Polycystic Kidney Disease
Uniform bilateral renal enlargement
What is the most frequent life threatening hereditary disease
Polycystic kidney disease
ARPKD - who gets it
Young children
- commonly occurs immediately after birth