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Overview, Types, Risk Factors, Causes

by contentuser on Wed Dec 19, 2007 11:49 am

Questions to Ask Your Doctor about Kidney Disease(Free Handout)

Overview

Cystic kidney disease describes several conditions in which fluid-filled cysts form in the kidneys. Cysts generally develop in weak segments of the tubules that carry urine from the glomeruli. The cyst's growth displaces healthy kidney tissue. The kidneys expand to accommodate the cyst, which can weigh as much as 20 pounds.

Three factors determine cyst classification: its cause (acquired, inherited), its...Read the full article