Inherited disorder in which fluid filled cysts develop in nephrons
Cyst develop in the nephron usually as a result of abnormal kidney cell division
growing cyst damage the glomerular and tubular membranes
cysts fill with fluid and enlarge, the nephrom and kidney function become less effective
Kidney may elarge to two ot three times its normal size and displace other abdominal organs causing discomfort or pain
May lead to cerebral anyurism (outpouching in the artery wall)
- secondary to PKD:
- the anyurism may rupture
- kidney stones may occur
- heart valve roblems
- left ventricular hypertrophy
- colonic diverticula
Priority goal is to prevent further kidney damage by controling the B/P