The crucial role of the nephrologist in the management of pregnancy in women with adult autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease

• Main Authors: Francesca Tunesi (Author), Liliana Italia De Rosa (Author), Martina Catania (Author), Marta Vespa (Author), Kristiana Kola (Author), Giuseppe Vezzoli (Author), Donatella Spotti (Author), Micaela Petrone (Author), Marco Simonini (Author), Chiara Livia Lanzani (Author), Maria Teresa Sciarrone Aliprandi (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: AboutScience Srl, 2023-09-01T00:00:00Z.
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Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) is a genetic kidney disease characterized by gradual kidney enlargement and progressive renal function loss. Pregnancy is a significant risk factor for adverse maternal and fetal outcomes in chronic kidney disease (CKD), regardless of the nephropa...