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Kidney Disease
What is the life expectancy of someone with polycystic kidney disease?
Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is a genetic condition where fluid-filled cysts develop in the kidneys, gradually replacing normal kidney tissue. There are two main types: autosomal dominant PKD (ADPKD) and autosomal recessive PKD (ARPKD).