Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease is broken down into two main subtypes: PKD-1 and PKD-2.  PKD-1 leads to renal impairment approximately 20 years before PKD-2.  While there is a 50% chance that the offspring of a parent with PKD will have the condition, routine screening before the age …

Neda Frayha, MD • Terry Watnick, MD