Recent Advances in the Management of Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease.

ABSTRACT: Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD), the most common monogenic cause of ESKD, is characterized by relentless development of kidney cysts, hypertension, and destruction of the kidney parenchyma. Over the past few years, major advancements in diagnosing, prognosticating, and understanding the pathogenesis and natural course of the disease have been made. Currently, no kidney disease is more suitable for nephron-protective strategies. Early nephrology referral and implementation of these strategies may have a substantial effect. Total kidney volume is a good prognostication marker and allows stratification of patients into slow or rapid progressing disease, with implications for their management. Measurement of total kidney volume, disease stratification, and prognostication

SUBMITTER: Chebib FT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6237066 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature