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Educational information, not a substitute for medical advice. This page is for patient education and family discussion. Always review your individual situation with your nephrologist before making decisions about treatment, medications, lifestyle, or family screening.

Reference

Chapman AB, Devuyst O, Eckardt KU, et al. Autosomal-dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD): executive summary from a KDIGO Controversies Conference. Kidney International 2015;88(1):17-27.

Torres VE, Chapman AB, Devuyst O, et al. Tolvaptan in patients with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (TEMPO 3:4). New England Journal of Medicine 2012;367(25):2407-2418.

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