Recognition and Management of a Less Common Cause of Chronic Kidney Disease: Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease

J Fam Pract. 2020 Sep;69(7 Suppl):S57-S62.

Abstract

After reading this review article on ADPKD, participants should be able to: Identify people at high risk for ADPKD. Conduct a diagnostic evaluation. Initiate evidence-based therapy to slow kidney progression and treat extra-renal manifestations.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Disease Management
  • Disease Progression
  • Humans
  • Polycystic Kidney, Autosomal Dominant / diagnosis*
  • Polycystic Kidney, Autosomal Dominant / physiopathology
  • Polycystic Kidney, Autosomal Dominant / therapy*
  • Renal Insufficiency, Chronic / diagnosis
  • Renal Insufficiency, Chronic / physiopathology
  • Renal Insufficiency, Chronic / therapy