PKD

Question 1

polycystic kidney disease(PKD)

Answer 1

autosomal dominant most common form, one parent has it 50% chance that children get it, onset is between age of 30-40

Question 2

clinical manifestations

Answer 2

flank pain( don’t palpate cysts could rupture), Hypertension ( activation of renin), hematuria from rupture, proteinuria as kidney loses its function, pyuria

Question 3

Diagnostics for PKD

Answer 3

UA, Renal ultrasonography( gold standard, painless), CT scan, IVP not used anymore

Question 4

what is collaborative management for PKD

Answer 4

the goal is to alleviate symptoms and decrease onset of renal disease, no cure
comfort, control hypertension, adequate fluid, heart healthy, sodium restriction, avoid contact sports, seat belts

Question 5

what other places could a cyst in PKD develop?

Answer 5

liver, colon, aneurysms in brain( fatal)