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pkd

/ˌpiː.keɪˈdiː/

Tradução: Doença genética caracterizada pela presença de múltiplos cistos nos rins, que aumentam de tamanho e podem levar à insuficiência renal.

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C1formalcommonmedicalabreviação/ˌpiː.keɪˈdiː/

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A medical condition characterized by enlarged kidneys containing many cysts, which often leads to kidney failure.

  • 🇵🇹Doença genética caracterizada pela presença de múltiplos cistos nos rins, que aumentam de tamanho e podem levar à insuficiência renal.
  1. Polycystic Kidney Disease C1 formal medical

    A genetic disorder characterized by the growth of numerous cysts in the kidneys, which can enlarge the kidneys and impair their function, often leading to kidney failure.

    • The patient was diagnosed with PKD after experiencing abdominal pain and high blood pressure.
    • PKD is often inherited and can affect both children and adults.
    • Treatment for PKD focuses on managing symptoms and slowing the progression of kidney damage.

    🇵🇹Doença renal policística