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Overview of Cystic Kidney Disease

ByEnrica Fung, MD, MPH, Loma Linda University School of Medicine
Reviewed ByNavin Jaipaul, MD, MHS, Loma Linda University School of Medicine
Reviewed/Revised Modified Mar 2025
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Cystic kidney disease may be congenital or acquired. Congenital disorders may be inherited as autosomal dominant disorders or autosomal recessive disorders or have other causes (eg, sporadic mutations, chromosomal abnormalities, teratogens). Some are part of a malformation syndrome (see table Major Groups of Cystic Nephropathies).

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