New study reveals patients with chronic kidney disease of unknown origin may have latent hereditary kidney disorders. (IMAGE)

Tokyo Medical and Dental University

New study reveals patients with chronic kidney disease of unknown origin may have latent hereditary kidney disorders.

Caption

Researchers conducted a comprehensive genetic analysis of end-stage renal failure patients with chronic kidney disease of unknown cause. They found that more than 10% of these patients had disease-causing variants of several inherited kidney diseases. Moreover, these diseases were not accurately diagnosed clinically. Researchers conducted a comprehensive genetic analysis of end-stage renal failure patients with chronic kidney disease of unknown cause. They found that more than 10% of these patients had disease-causing variants of several inherited kidney diseases. Moreover, these diseases were not accurately diagnosed clinically.

Credit

Department of Nephrology, TMDU

Usage Restrictions

None

License

Licensed content

Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.