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Case Studies | Medicine | India | Volume 12 Issue 6, June 2023
Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease Associated with Liver Cysts and Hypothyroidism: A Rare Case Finding
Yesha Chauhan | Jatin Pandav | Zeel Patel [2]
Abstract: Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease(ADPKD) is a multisystem, dominantly inherited type of complex disorder affecting adult patients with bilateral, multiple, variable sized renal cysts as the hallmark finding. The most prevalent extra-renal symptom of ADPKD is liver cyst, which is frequent incidental finding while hypothyroidism is less prevalent. Treatment with Tolvaptan has recently approved for the management of liver cysts. This case study presents a rare finding of Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD) associated with liver cysts and hypothyroidism in a 39-year-old female. The patient presented with symptoms including abdominal fullness, decreased appetite, pedal edema, and generalised weakness. On examination, massive hepatomegaly, hypertension, hypothyroidism, anemia, and increased serum creatinine were found. Patient was started on symptomatic treatment with regular screening and follow up. The study highlights the importance of considering liver cysts and hypothyroidism in patients presenting with such symptoms and emphasises the need for careful evaluation and monitoring of patients with polycystic liver disease to manage potential complications and optimise treatment outcomes.
Keywords: ADPKD, Renal cysts, liver cyst, hypertension, hypothyroidism
Edition: Volume 12 Issue 6, June 2023,
Pages: 1675 - 1677