Polycystic kidneys. Ultrasound scan of the kidneys of a 42 year old female showing numerous fluid-filled cysts (dark areas). Polycystic kidney disease

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Polycystic kidneys. Ultrasound scan of the kidneys of a 42 year old female showing numerous fluid-filled cysts (dark areas). Polycystic kidney disease is one of the most common causes of chronic kidney failure in adults. It is an inherited condition that may occur at any age. Treatment is of the kidney failure, either with dialysis or transplantation.

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