Multiple cerebral aneurysms in an adult with autosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease

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Gately, Ryan;Lock, Gregory;Patel, Chirag;Clouston, John;Hawley, Carmel;Mallett, Andrew
Andrew Mallett
Abstract

[Extract] Autosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease(ARPKD) is a rare form offibrocystic kidneydisease that affects approximately 1 in 20,000 live births. The classic presentation is with prominenthepatic impairment caused by hepatic fibrosis in addition to renal impairment that is more aggressive than that seen in autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD). Caroli syndrome is the eponymgiven to the combination of ARPKD, hepatic fibrosis, portal hypertension, and intrahepatic bile duct dilatation. It is seen in ≤50% of cases of ARPKD.

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Kidney International Reports

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6

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2468-0249

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Elsevier

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10.1016/j.ekir.2020.10.001