At what age can polycystic kidney be detected?!
Question:
At what age can polycystic kidney be detected?
my wife has polycystic kidney we were told it was hereditary we got two kids i would appreciate it if some one out there can tell me how early can we detect if my kids have heridited it.
Answers:
<>"A genetic test can detect mutations in the PKD1 and PKD2 genes. Although this test can detect the presence of the autosomal dominant PKD mutations before cysts develop, its usefulness is limited by two factors: It cannot predict the onset or ultimate severity of the disease, and no absolute cure is available to prevent the onset of the disease."
http://kidney.niddk.nih.gov/kudiseases/p...