It is an inherited disease that develops when clusters of cysts form on the kidneys. There are two types of polycystic kidneys diseases; Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease and autosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease. (Staff M. C., 2014) PKD can also be the result of having Diabetes Mellitus for a prolonged period of time. There are many associated conditions with PKD, these include hypertension, renal dysfunction, heart valve problems, chronic pain, cyst formation, pregnancy complications, aneurysm’s in the brain and problems with the colon. Caution should be taken when treating patients with PKD prior to dental
It is an inherited disease that develops when clusters of cysts form on the kidneys. There are two types of polycystic kidneys diseases; Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease and autosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease. (Staff M. C., 2014) PKD can also be the result of having Diabetes Mellitus for a prolonged period of time. There are many associated conditions with PKD, these include hypertension, renal dysfunction, heart valve problems, chronic pain, cyst formation, pregnancy complications, aneurysm’s in the brain and problems with the colon. Caution should be taken when treating patients with PKD prior to dental