Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease

Case contributed by Frank Gaillard , 17 Dec 2008
Diagnosis certain
Changed by Frank Gaillard, 31 Aug 2015

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ADPCKD - CT
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CT of the abdomen (coronal reformats) demonstrates both kidneys to be markedly enlarged by innumerable cysts ranging in size from a few millimeters to multiple centimeters. These cysts also vary in density: most are near-water density, some are hyperdense, others are calcified. 

Also present are numerous cysts in the liver. The pancreas is unremarkable. Features are consistent with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease, which was subsequently confirmed. 

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Age was set to Adult.

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CT of the abdomen (coronal reformats) demonstrates both kidneys to be markedly enlarged by innumerable cysts ranging in size from a few millimeters to multiple centimeters. These cysts also vary in density: most are near-water density, some are hyperdense, others are calcified. 

Also present are numerous cysts in the liver. The pancreas is unremarkable.

Features are consistent with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease, which was subsequently confirmed. 

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