Polycystic kidney disease, autosomal recessive (ARPKD)
Autosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease (ARPKD) is a rare inherited childhood condition, where the development of the kidneys and liver is abnormal.
Read about the symptoms of autosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease (ARPKD) that can occur before or soon after birth and during infancy and childhood.
Autosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease (ARPKD) is an inherited condition, which means it's passed on to a child from their parents.
A diagnosis of autosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease (ARPKD) is usually based on a child's symptoms and the results of an ultrasound scan.
There's currently no cure for autosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease (ARPKD). However, treatments are available to manage the condition's associated symptoms and any complications.