Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease diagnosed in utero. Review

Ginekol Pol. 2016;87(8):605-8. doi: 10.5603/GP.2016.0053.

Abstract

Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) is one of most common inherited renal diseases. It is estimated that very early onset ADPKD affects even 2% patients. The purpose of this article is to provide a comprehensive review of genetics, prenatal diagnosis and prognosis in very early onset autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease.

Keywords: autosomal dominant polycystic kidney diseases; congenital malformations; genetic counseling; magnetic resonance imaging; prenatal diagnostic; prenatal ultrasonography.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Genetic Counseling
  • Humans
  • Polycystic Kidney, Autosomal Dominant / diagnosis*
  • Polycystic Kidney, Autosomal Dominant / genetics
  • Pregnancy
  • Prenatal Diagnosis* / methods
  • Prognosis