Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney: Pathophysiology

Section Editor: Dharam M. Ramnani, MD

Virginia Urology, Richmond, VA, USA

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Macroscopic Appearance in Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD): The kidney is enlarged but retains its reniform shape. The cut surface shows variably-sized cysts separated by scant amount of renal parenchyma.

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