Diagnostic methods related to polycystic kidney disease in cats: literature review

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Pamela Custodio Parra
Ana Luisa Pavani Martinelli
Mariana Ramos Andrade Beraldo

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The feline polycystic kidney disease, commonly known as PKD (Polycystic Kidney Disease) is a disease of hereditary character, congenital autosomal dominant character, which is characterized by the development of kidney cysts with progressive growth. These cysts can also be found in the pancreas, liver, and spleen, with varying sizes. It is most commonly diagnosed in cats, mainly in the Persian breed or mixed-breeds, without distinction for sex or coat color. The clinical signs vary according to the involvement of the renal parenchyma and early diagnosis is significant, to remove affected patients from breeding, avoiding the spread of the disease, since there is no specific treatment.

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PARRA, P. C.; MARTINELLI, A. L. P.; BERALDO, M. R. A. Diagnostic methods related to polycystic kidney disease in cats: literature review. Revista de Educação Continuada em Medicina Veterinária e Zootecnia, v. 20, n. 1, 10 Oct. 2022.
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CLÍNICA VETERINÁRIA DE PEQUENOS ANIMAIS