Enfermedad renal poliquística autosómica dominante

the objective of this literature review was to provide medical students and general practitioners with some fundamental aspects on this relatively frequent disease that may even be diagnosed before birth, in newborns, infants and preschool-age children and that until some years, it was known as polycystic autosomal recessive disease of the adult type. the importance of family history and usefulness of diagnostic ultrasound as an important non-invasive element of diagnosis was stressed. secondly, we insist on the presentation signs of the disease, possible complications and risk factors for the progression. this review was additionally intended to contribute to detection of the disease and to provide an adequate genetic counselling.