Mojeed Olaitan Rafiu
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Published: 04 March 2023
Citation: Rafiu MO. Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease: are we underestimating the burden in Africa?. Trop J Med Dent Pract 2023; 2(3):71-75 doi: 10.47227/tjmdp.v2i3.4
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Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney (ADPKD) is a multisystemic disease previously referred to as adult polycystic kidney disease. It is inherited in an autosomal dominant fashion and has 100% penetrance. ADPKD is rare among Africans. In this report, a middle-aged woman that met the diagnostic criteria for ADPKD is presented. She was evaluated and managed, but none of her first-degree relatives was available for screening despite adequate education and counselling.This report suggests that the poor health seeking disposition of some Africans may be leading to under-reporting of ADPKD among Africans.
