What are some non-genetic cystic kidney diseases?
What are some non-genetic cystic kidney diseases?
Non-genetic cystic kidney diseases include:
- Simple kidney cysts: These cysts are fairly common and usually affect older individuals. They don’t tend to enlarge or disrupt the kidneys. In rare cases, cysts can be malignant (cancerous) and lead to kidney cancer.
- Acquired cystic kidney disease: This disease causes cysts to develop over time due to chronic kidney disease or kidney failure. It tends to affect adults or children who are on dialysis.
- Multicystic dysplastic kidney: Kidney dysplasia is a common condition that occurs when one or both kidneys don’t develop correctly in the womb. Cysts replace normal kidney tissue.
- Medullary sponge kidney: Cysts form on the innermost part of the kidneys. They block the tubes that filter urine. It’s rare.