Autosomal-dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) is caused by mutations in PKD1 and PKD2 and is characterized by proliferation of renal tubular epithelium and progressive chronic kidney disease.
Although the incidence of CKD was later and ESRD occurred infrequently in PKD2 compared with PKD1, early onset of hypertension occurred and life expectancy was compromised.
Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) is a very common inherited disease caused by mutations in PKD1 or PKD2 genes characterized by progressive enlargement of fluid-filled cysts and loss of renal function [1].