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Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease

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Diagnosis almost certain

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Citation:

training, T. Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease. Case study, Radiopaedia.org. (accessed on 20 Aug 2022) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-18385

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https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-18385

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https://radiopaedia.org/cases/18385

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18385

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Published:

4th Jul 2012

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Urogenital

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Presentation

Sudden onset pain in right renal area. Masses palpable in the abdomen. Creatinine 93, GFR 58.

Patient Data

Age: 40 years

Gender: Female

From the case: Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease

Coronal non-contrast

The kidneys are greatly enlarged (>18 cm left, 15 cm right). Both contain multiple cysts of varying density. Some cysts are quite dense, indicating hemorrhage into the cysts. Multiple hepatic cysts are also present. No ovarian cysts seen.