Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) is characterized by the unrelenting enlargement of innumerable cysts derived from renal tubules. This cystic growth often leads to a grotesque ...

Autosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease (ARPKD) is associated with significant mortality and morbidity, and currently, there are no disease-specific treatments available for ARPKD patients. One ...

Kidney (renal) cysts are fluid-filled sacs that form on one or both of the kidneys. Usually, these cysts do not cause symptoms or kidney damage, in which case they are referred to as simple kidney ...

Background Cystic renal cell carcinoma (CRCC) is relatively rare; CRCC is frequently misdiagnosed as a benign renal cyst. CRCC carries an excellent prognosis following surgical treatment. The aim of ...

Researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine have received a five-year grant from the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases to support TRACE, a Tool for Reproducible, Accurate ...

Cysts can form in the kidney for many reasons, and most such cysts are benign (non-cancerous). However, in some instances a cyst may become enlarged to the point that it causes pain, obstructs the ...

"Groups such as the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics can use this study to help determine whether PKD1 and PKD2 should be considered in future recommendations for reporting of ...

An incidental low-density renal mass on non-contrast computed tomography (CT) could actually be an aggressive subtype of papillary renal cell carcinoma (pRCC) but diagnosed as a benign cyst using ...

ABINGTON, Pa. (WPVI) -- To treat or not to treat? It's a common dilemma when cysts and masses are found by accident during tests for other medical conditions. A new study from Fox Chase Cancer Center ...

An investigation of management patterns after initial radiographic diagnosis of small renal masses showed that early urologist referral was associated with guideline-concordant care. Objectives: ...