What is Autosomal Recessive Polycystic Kidney Disease (ARPKD)?

Consultant paediatric nephrologist, Dr Larissa Kerecuk explains ARPKD, how it differs from ADPKD, and what help is available.

About ARPKD:
ARPKD is a rare form of PKD affecting 1 in 20K children and resulting in 1 in 3 needing dialysis or transplant by the age of 10. Usually diagnosed in babies and young children, it's a very tough time for parents. Along with the kidneys, it also affects the liver. Currently there is no cure.

PKD Charity is the first and only UK charity solely dedicated to improving the lives of people affected by PKD (ARPKD and ADPKD).

Since 2000 we’ve been helping individuals and families to live life as fully as possible by providing the best year-round support, tools and inspiration.

We campaign to improve services, promote understanding, and fund research into discovering better treatments, new treatments, and a cure for PKD. The information we publish is not only current it’s credible. www.pkdcharity.org.uk