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Case
Summary
Diagnosis: Polycystic Disease
Clinical hints:
This familial disease often also involves the liver and
pancreas . Renal changes are variable but progressive. Forme
frustes possible, but progressive renal failure the rule. Need
renal transplant.
Radiological Pearls:
- large poorly outlined kidneys
- multiple renal cysts on U/S
- may be liver and pancreas cysts
- IVP, U/S, and CT used
Films were kindly provided by Dr. R. W. McCallum.
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