TITLE:
Ectopic Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD)—An Extremely Rare Radiological Finding
AUTHORS:
Manish Gupta
KEYWORDS:
Ectopic; Pelvic Kidney; ADPKD; Polycystic; Radiological Diagnosis
JOURNAL NAME:
Open Journal of Radiology,
Vol.4 No.1,
March
5,
2014
ABSTRACT: ADPKD is an inherited systemic disorder that
predominantly affects the kidney, but may affect other organs including liver,
pancreas, brain, and arterial blood vessel. APKPD occurs worldwide affecting
about 1 in 500 - 1000 people. Hypertension
is the most common manifestation of ADPKD and the major contributor to renal disease progression. A definite diagnosis of
ADPKD relies on image testing. Renal ultrasound is commonly used because of its
cost effectiveness.