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medullary cystic kidney disease


  • mode of inheritance uncertain
  • usually affects young adults (early 20s)
  • associated with red or blond hair (!!)

  • causes salt wasting, polyuria, azotemia
  • affects both kidneys
  • progressive ==> pts need dialysis or transplant


Charles E. Kahn, Jr., MD  -  2 February 1995
Last updated:  1 October 2013


 

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