Polycystic Kidney Disease Flashcards
1
Q
Facts
A
Inherited
Cysts of varying sizes replacing renal parenchyma
Enlarged kidneys
2
Q
Types
A
Autosomal Dominant PKD
Autosomal Recessive PKD
3
Q
ADPKD: etiology
A
- mutation in chromosome 16 or 4
- alteration of polycystin 1 or 2
4
Q
ADPKD: onset
A
- in adulthood
- typically >30 yrs old
5
Q
ADPKD: gènes and proteins
A
Genes:
ADPKD 1
ADPKD 2
Proteins:
Polycystin 1
Polycystin 2
Bilateral cysts
6
Q
ARPKD: etiology
A
Mutation on chromosome 6