Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease: Prevalence of Renal Neoplasias in Surgical Kidney Specimens

Abstract

Kidney-related prevalence of RCC in ADPKD kidneys was surprisingly high. Whether or not this is due to chronic dialysis or due to the underlying disease is still speculative. Like other cystic renal diseases with an increased risk for RCC, the attending physician should be aware of the malignant potential of ADPKD, especially with concomitant dialysis.