[Echographic screening for autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease from intrauterine life to adult life]

Arch Ital Urol Nefrol Androl. 1991 Jun:63 Suppl 2:89-92.
[Article in Italian]

Abstract

ADPKD is the most widespread genetic nephropathy. Only twenty-five per cent of patients are symptomatic. In order to prevent the disease it is important early screening by ultrasonography that shows a typical picture only in adults. Familiar history is determinant for diagnosis in intrauterine age, in newborns and in infants. Ultrasonographic diagnosis is certain only after twenty-five weeks of pregnancy.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Age Factors
  • Child
  • Female
  • Fetal Diseases / diagnostic imaging*
  • Fetal Diseases / genetics
  • Gestational Age
  • Humans
  • Mass Screening*
  • Polycystic Kidney Diseases / diagnostic imaging*
  • Polycystic Kidney Diseases / embryology
  • Polycystic Kidney Diseases / genetics
  • Polycystic Kidney Diseases / prevention & control
  • Predictive Value of Tests
  • Pregnancy
  • Ultrasonography, Prenatal*