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polycystic kidney disease 2

info ยท Genetic

A autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease that has_material_basis_in autosomal dominant inheritance of mutation in the PKD2 gene on chromosome 4q22.1.

Signs and symptoms

  • Elevated circulating alkaline phosphatase concentration
  • Multiple renal cysts
  • Hepatomegaly
  • Elevated gamma-glutamyltransferase level
  • Elevated circulating alpha-fetoprotein concentration
  • Hypokalemia
  • Polycystic kidney dysplasia
  • Jaundice
  • Hepatic cysts
  • Recurrent urinary tract infections

Also known as: APKD2; PKD2; Polycystic Kidney Disease, Adult, Type II