What is Autosomal Recessive Polycystic Kidney Disease (ARPKD)?
Autosomal Recessive Polycystic Kidney Disease (ARPKD) is a rare genetic disorder that affects the kidneys and liver. It is characterized by the development of numerous fluid-filled cysts in the kidneys, leading to kidney enlargement and impaired function. The disease is inherited in an autosomal recessive manner, meaning that both parents must be carriers of the defective gene for a child to be affected.
