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Polycystic Kidney Disease

Alternate Names : Polycystic Disease of the Kidneys

Polycystic Kidney Disease | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring

How is the disease diagnosed?

Diagnosis is usually based on the family history, physical exam, and imaging tests. Ultrasound and CT scans are commonly used imaging tests to show the kidney abnormalities.

In difficult cases without the usual findings, a kidney biopsy may be needed to make the diagnosis. This is a procedure that involves inserting a special needle through the skin and into the kidney. The needle is used to remove a tiny piece of the kidney, which can be sent to the lab for evaluation and testing.


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Polycystic Kidney Disease: Prevention & Expectations

Author: Adam Brochert, MD
Reviewer: Eileen McLaughlin, RN, BSN
Date Reviewed: 07/05/01



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