Localized cystic disease of the kidney


Definition

Localized cystic disease (LCD) involves part of a, or rarely entire, kidney with multiple cysts surrounded by normal renal parenchyma. Also known as unilateral cystic disease or segmental cystic disease.

Clinical features

Epidemiology

  • Rare

  • Median age 33.3 (range 18–56) years

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