Definition for:Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease

Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease

Chapter: 16
Previously referred to as adult onset polycystic kidney disease because the onset of renal failure is not until adulthood; the genetic abnormality is present from the beginning and renal failure can occur in childhood.

See Also:

Autosomal dominant disorder (Chapter 6)
Autosomal recessive disorder (Chapter 6)
Autosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease (Chapter 16)