Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) Support Group

Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is a progressive, genetic disorder of the kidneys. It occurs in humans and other organisms. PKD is characterised by the presence of multiple cysts (polycystic) in both kidneys. The disease can also damage the liver, pancreas and rarely the heart and brain.

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Kidney Transplant

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Ever hear of a company called Tengion?
They are taking your own cell tissue to grow organs. So far they are growing bladders and transplanting with success. I asked about kidneys, but they said not yet.

Since the only solution for PKD right now is kidney transplants, do you believe that is the right solution?
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I ask the question because are there any known cases of patients with PKD that had a kidney transplant and after several years had PKD again?

I was wondering if kidney transplants are a form of life extenstion rather than a solution.
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I agree that it is not a great solution ,given how hard it is to get and keep a transplanted kidney but as you said ,it is the only solution,lets hope they come up with a better one.
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