POLYCYSTIC KIDNEYS

Authors

  • Mohammad Shamim Anwar

Abstract

Adult polycystic disease of the kidneysis not uncommon. The commonest mode ofpresentation is with dull abdominal pain.Hypertension is common. I report three cases ofthe disease to increase awareness.

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Issue

Vol. 7 No. 2 (1995): JOURNAL OF AYUB MEDICAL COLLEGE, ABBOTTABAD

Section

CASE REPORT

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