Polycystic Kidney Disease

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Acceptability at Recruitment

QUALIFIED

Acceptability at CT / Work-Up

QUALIFIED

Individual at Risk

Donor

Explanation of Condition

Inherited condition leading to multiple cysts forming within the kidneys. It may lead to kidney failure in severely affected individuals, requiring organ transplant.

See also Polycystic Kidney Disease

Guidance

Refer to medical officer.

Assess severity of condition and consider renal function prior to donation.

Refer for anaesthetic assessment if for bone marrow harvest.

Pseudonyms or Related Conditions

PKD

PCKD

Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD)

Autosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease (ARPKD)

Version

Version 1, Edition 1

Date of Last Update

15th June 2012