Presentation
Work up for flank pain.
Patient Data
Age: 25 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease
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Multiple thin walled non enhanced cortical cysts are seen at both kidneys less than 38 mm; more prominent at left side.
Additionally, a few small cysts less than 5 mm are seen at liver.
The prostate gland is enlarged.
Case Discussion
Features on CT scan are most consistent with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease which is a common hereditary form of adult cystic renal disease and by far the most common hereditary cause of end stage renal failure.