Cystic Disease of Dialysis


KEY FACTS

Terminology

  • Presence of 3 or more renal cysts per kidney in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) who do not have hereditary cystic disease

  • Occurs predominantly in patients on long-term dialysis (peritoneal or hemodialysis)

  • In up to 13% of patients with CKD prior to dialysis

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