Update on feline polycystic kidney disease

Authors

  • Guadalupe Sampaio Ferreia
  • Jose Javier Mesa Socha

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21708/avb.2010.4.4.1963

Abstract

Polycystic kidney disease is an inherited disorder, autosomal dominant and commonly affects the kidneys of Persian cats or crossbreeds. The signs of the disease occur so late, between three and ten years of age, usually when the renal failure begins to install. Currently, ultrasound of the kidneys is extremely important, because it is a noninvasive method more practical for diagnosing the presence of renal cysts. The present review aims to report that this disease which has relative seriousness which need for early diagnosis to enable a better quality of life of the animal, since there is no specific treatment for the disease. Keywords: Cyst, cat, kidney.

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Published

2010-12-10

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Reviews / Revisões Bibliográficas