Polycystic kidney disease (PKD)
An inherited disorder characterized by many grape-like clusters of fluid-filled cysts that make both kidneys larger over time. These cysts take over and destroy working kidney tissue. PKD may cause chronic renal failure and end-stage renal disease.
THE PKD FOUNDATION is the only organization, worldwide, dedicated to fighting polycystic kidney disease.
The mission of the PKD Foundation is to: "Promote programs of research, advocacy, education, support and awareness in order to discover treatments and a cure for Polycystic Kidney Disease and improve the lives of all it affects."
Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) affects 600,000 Americans and 12.5 million children and adults, worldwide. There is no treatment or cure, but there is hope.
PKD RESOURCE MATERIALS:
PKD research materials are available in pdf format in the WEB DOWNLOAD section
PKD Frequently Asked Questions
Family's Guide to PKD
PKD Patient's Manual
