Polycystic kidney disease

Data gathering

  • Red flags – headaches, PU, haematuria
  • Others – abdo pain
  • Examine – BP, pulse, abdomen, urine dip

CM

Ex

  • Inherited condition where fluid filled lumps (cysts) form on kidneys
  • Often no symptoms until patient is older
  • Common problems include high BP and reduced kidney function
  • 50% chance of passing gene on
  • Autosomal dominant – draw inheritance

Ix

  • Urine dip – protein, blood
  • Bloods – U+Es
  • USS KUB

Tx

  • Refer – genetics counselling, gene testing
  • CV risk – smoking, diet, exercise

Follow-up/Safety Net

  • Annual bloods