Autosomal Recessive Polycystic Kidney: Microscopic Features
Section Editor: Dharam M. Ramnani, MD
Virginia Urology, Richmond, VA, USA
Image Description
Autosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease (ARPKD) - Microscopic Features: Higher magnification of the previous image shows fusiform dilation of the collecting tubules. The long axis of the dilated tubules is oriented at right angles to the renal cortical surface (top). Note the glomeruli in several of the thin septa separating dilated tubules.