What is Polycystic Kidney?
A genetic disorder characterized by cysts in the kidneys. The more common type is autosomal dominant trait and usually appears at middle age. Patients with the autosomal recessive trait type present with progressive renal failure early in life.
Who has Polycystic Kidney at PatientsLikeMe?
- 300 patients have this condition
- 5 New patients joined this month
- 69 say Polycystic Kidney is their primary condition
| <20 | 20-29 | 30-39 | 40-49 | 50-59 | 60-69 | 70+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Age | ||||||
| Gender | |
| 66% | Females |
|---|---|
| 34% | Males |
| Age at first symptom | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| 0-19 yrs | 18 | |
| 20-29 yrs | 27 | |
| 30-39 yrs | 19 | |
| 40-49 yrs | 11 | |
| 50-59 yrs | 6 | |
| 60-69 yrs | 0 | |
| 70+ yrs | 0 |
| Diagnosis status | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed | 118 | |
| Not Officially Diagnosed | 1 |
These charts show data from Polycystic Kidney patients who have completed their condition history