What is Polycystic Kidney Disease (“PKD”)?
PKD is a genetic condition that results in cysts on the kidneys with a 50% chance of being passed on to children. As the cysts grow, normal kidney function is impacted and often results in kidney failure by the time the patient is in their late 40’s or 50’s.”
PKD is the fourth leading cause of Kidney failure in the US, impacting an estimated 600,000 Americans with ~70% o f the cases undiagnosed until it is too late.
pkDO’s goal is to ensure that families with a history of PKD can take meaningful action to manage the onset of symptoms today, delay the disease’s progression for tomorrow, and eliminate it for the next generation.