A Case Report: Prenatal Ultrasonographic Diagnosis of Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease.
- Author:
Eun Hye LEE
;
Myung Choel SHIN
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease;
Prenatal diagnosis;
Ultrasound
- MeSH:
Adult;
Amniotic Fluid;
Diagnosis*;
Female;
Humans;
Hypertension;
Kidney Failure, Chronic;
Parents;
Polycystic Kidney, Autosomal Dominant*;
Pregnancy;
Prenatal Diagnosis;
Ultrasonography
- From:Korean Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
2000;43(1):109-112
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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Abstract:
Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) is a hereditary disorder characterized by renal cyst formation, hypertension, and end-stage renal disease. For many years, ADPKD was considered an adult disease. In fact, it may occur at any time in life including in utero. We experienced a case of ADPKD at 34 weeks of gestation. On ultrasound, both kidnies were enlarged and echogenic. Amniotic fluid index was normal. We discovered a family history of paternal origin. Sonographic findings of bilaterally enlarged and echogenic kidnies without oligohydroamniosis may suggest ADPKD. Renal ultrasound examination of parents is useful in the diagnosis of ADPKD.
