Is medullary sponge kidney the same as polycystic kidney disease?

Medullary sponge kidney might be a precursor of polycystic kidney disease in some instances, or, more likely, this represents two separate afflictions occurring in the same individuals.

What is another name for polycystic kidney disease?

Polycystic kidney disease (PKD or PCKD, also known as polycystic kidney syndrome) is a genetic disorder in which the renal tubules become structurally abnormal, resulting in the development and growth of multiple cysts within the kidney.

Is medullary sponge kidney considered kidney disease?

Medullary sponge kidney is a condition where cysts develop in the urine-collecting ducts and tubules of one or both kidneys. Medullary sponge kidney belongs to a group of diseases known as ‘cystic kidney disease’.

What are the two types of polycystic kidney disease?

The two main types of polycystic kidney disease, caused by different genetic flaws, are:

• Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD). Signs and symptoms of ADPKD often develop between the ages of 30 and 40.
• Autosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease (ARPKD). This type is far less common than is ADPKD .

What is a major symptom of medullary sponge kidney?

The first symptoms of Medullary Sponge Kidney typically blood in the urine, stone formation or signs of a urinary infection such as excessive urination (polyuria) and/or burning and pain while urinating. In some affected individuals, calcium stones may form in the kidneys (nephrolithiasis).

Is medullary sponge kidney progressive?

Medullary cystic kidney disease type 2 (MCKD2) and familial juvenile hyperuricemic nephropathy (FJHN) are both autosomal dominant renal diseases characterized by juvenile onset of hyperuricemia, gout, and progressive renal failure.

Is medullary sponge kidney fatal?

Medullary sponge kidney is usually a benign disorder without any serious morbidity or mortality. However, renal insufficiency may occur in as many as 10\% of patients with the disorder.

What size kidney cyst is considered large?

Renal cysts are common in old patients, and usually remain untreated. Giant renal cyst measuring more than 15 cm in diameter and containing more than 1500 mls of serous fluid are rarely seen.