Effects of Polycystic Kidney

Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is an inherited disorder characterized by cystic expansion of the kidneys producing progressive kidney enlargement and renal insufficiency, in addition to various extra renal manifestations. In this case study out of 10 cadaver 1 cadaver had polycystic kidney which means the probability of occurrence is 10 %. Early stage of pkd can be cured by oral medication whereas in acute cases surgery must be done to remove the cyst. Positive family history person has more probability of getting pkd. It can be diagnosed and treated by various methods for different age person