Tag: hereditary kidney disease

Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease Definition and Description of Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD) is a hereditary condition characterized by the growth of numerous cysts in the kidneys. These cysts are abnormal sacs filled with fluid that can disrupt normal kidney function over time. ADPKD is primarily caused by…