Abstract
A number of inherited renal diseases present with renal cysts and often lead to end-stage renal disease. With recent advances in genetics, increasing number of genes and mutations have been associated with cystic renal diseases. Although genetic testing can provide a definite diagnosis, it is often reserved for equivocal cases or for ongoing investigational research. Therefore, imaging findings are essential in the routine diagnosis, follow-up, and detection of complications in patients with inherited cystic renal diseases. In this article, the most recent classification, genetic analysis, clinical presentations, and imaging findings of inherited cystic renal diseases will be discussed.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 1035-1051 |
Number of pages | 17 |
Journal | Abdominal Radiology |
Volume | 41 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jun 1 2016 |
Keywords
- Cystic renal disease
- Hereditary renal disease
- Imaging
- Polycystic kidney disease
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Radiological and Ultrasound Technology
- Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging
- Gastroenterology
- Urology