Evaluation and management of pain in autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease.

ABSTRACT: Transient episodes of pain are common in autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD). A small fraction of patients have disabling chronic pain. In this review, we discuss the etiologies of pain in ADPKD; review how ADPKD patients should be assessed; and discuss medical, surgical, and other management options.

SUBMITTER: Hogan MC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4144785 | biostudies-literature | 2010 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature