Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease

case report

Abstract

Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD) is characterized by the progressive development of numerous bilateral renal cysts that encroach upon the functional parenchyma, culminating in renal function loss and Chronic Kidney Disease. Additionally, there are extrarenal involvements, meaning cysts arise in different bodily systems. The objective is to investigate ADPKD in a patient, aiming, through a case report, to explore updates on diagnosis, treatment, and the epidemiological situation of the disease in the country. This case report described a 65-year-old patient complaining of lower back pain associated with hypertension and subsequent diagnosis of Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease. The diagnosis of ADPKD is based on imaging exams and the patient’s family history. Treatment for ADPKD, in turn, is related to renal and extrarenal complications of the disease, aimed at limiting morbidity and mortality. The search for family history indicating the manifestation of characteristic symptoms and signs of the disease is of utmost importance as it is a genetically inherited condition, and the earlier the diagnosis, the better the quality of life associated with its carriers.