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1
Q

What are the two modes of inheritance in poylcystic disease?

Which is most common?

A

Autosomal Recessive

Autosomal Dominant (Most Common)

2
Q

Describe autosomal dominant polcystic disease?

A

Most frequent life-threatening heriditary disease

Important cause of End Stage Renal Disease

(Approx. 8-10% of those with ADPKD have ESRD)