polycystic kidney disease

What Causes Polycystic Kidney Disease?

PKD is caused by genetic mutations. In ADPKD, mutations occur in either the PKD1 or PKD2 genes. In ARPKD, the mutation is in the PKHD1 gene. These mutations lead to abnormal cell proliferation and fluid secretion, resulting in cyst formation.

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