Polycystic kidney disease? What is polycystic kidney disease?

20-year-old male
Experts answer
Polycystic kidney disease is a genetic disease. According to the genetic characteristics, divided into autosomal dominant hereditary polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) and autosomal recessive hereditary polycystic kidney disease (ARPKD) two categories. Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease common. ADPKD as autosomal dominant inheritance, which is characterized as having a familial aggregation, male and female disease, equal gender involvement opportunities, successive generations may occur in patients. Autosomal dominant hereditary polycystic kidney disease, also known as adult polycystic kidney disease, polycystic kidney disease is common. Deepening the understanding of the disease, the prognosis is significantly improved. ARPKD is autosomal recessive. Parents almost have the same history. Autosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease, also known as infantile polycystic kidney disease, a rare type for polycystic kidney disease.