A clinical approach to renal cysts

Many diseases can be associated with kidney cysts and they may be classified as hereditary and non-hereditary renal cystic disease. The first group can be sub-classified as autosomal recessive cystic disease, such as autosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease and nephronophthisis, as autosomal do...

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Published in:Revista medíca de Chile 2007-01, Vol.135 (1), p.111
Main Authors: Nardiello N, Ana, Lagomarsino F, Eda, Baquedano D, Paulina, Aglony I, Marlene
Format: Article
Language:Spanish
Subjects:
Diagnosis, Differential
Humans
Kidney Diseases, Cystic - classification
Kidney Diseases, Cystic - diagnostic imaging
Kidney Diseases, Cystic - genetics
Multicystic Dysplastic Kidney - classification
Multicystic Dysplastic Kidney - diagnostic imaging
Polycystic Kidney Diseases - classification
Polycystic Kidney Diseases - diagnostic imaging
Polycystic Kidney Diseases - genetics
Prognosis
Ultrasonography
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Summary:Many diseases can be associated with kidney cysts and they may be classified as hereditary and non-hereditary renal cystic disease. The first group can be sub-classified as autosomal recessive cystic disease, such as autosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease and nephronophthisis, as autosomal dominant kidney disease such as autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease, glomerulocystic disease and tuberous sclerosis, and as cysts associated with syndromes. Cystic dysplasia, multicystic dysplastic kidney, simple cyst, multilocular cysts, Wilm's tumor and acquired cystic kidney disease are classified in the second group. The genetic study of renal cysts is becoming increasingly important, due to the possible therapeutic interventions that could be devised in the future. The aim of this review is to provide a fast and easy clinical approach to renal cysts.
ISSN:0034-9887