Polycystic Kidney Disease (IMAGE)

Children's National Hospital

Polycystic Kidney Disease

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Polycystic kidney disease is a genetic disorder characterized by clusters of fluid-filled sacs (cysts) multiplying and interfering with the kidneys' ability to filter waste from the blood.

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Mohammed Haneefa Nizamudeen; istock

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