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Polycystic Kidney Disease

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Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is a predominantly genetic condition causing cysts (fluid-filled blisters) to grow on the kidneys. These cysts gradually enlarge the kidneys as they grow, causing healthy kidney tissue to be compressed. Eventually, this impairs kidney function and in some cases, leads to kidney failure.

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Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is a predominantly genetic condition causing cysts (fluid-filled blisters) to grow on the kidneys. These cysts gradually enlarge the kidneys as they grow, causing healthy kidney tissue to be compressed. Eventually, this impairs kidney function and in some cases, leads to kidney failure.

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