[Brain disorders in autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease]

Sb Lek. 1996;97(4):479-85.
[Article in Czech]

Abstract

An overview of new insights in pathogenesis of intracranial manifestations-especially concerning intracranial aneurysms (ICA) and subarachnoid hemorrhage-in autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) is given. Results of CT examinations of 65 patients with ADPKD are presented: they disclosed findings suspects of intracranial aneurysms in 4 patients, other vessel abnormalities and malformations in 6 patients and cystic dilatations in cisterna magna-of arachnoid cyst type in 6 patients. A case story of a patient successfully treated for subarachnoid hemorrhage due to aneurysm rupture is presented. Indications and screening methods in ADPKD patients with ICA are discussed. Brain abnormalities in ADPKD-especially ICA-suggest the complex nature of this genetic disorder, and regarding to the possible clinical impact, should be adequately managed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Arachnoid Cysts / complications
  • Brain Diseases / complications*
  • Brain Diseases / diagnosis
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Intracranial Aneurysm / complications
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Polycystic Kidney, Autosomal Dominant / complications*
  • Subarachnoid Hemorrhage / complications