Evaluation and management of pain in autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease

Adv Chronic Kidney Dis. 2010 May;17(3):e1-e16. doi: 10.1053/j.ackd.2010.01.005.

Abstract

Transient episodes of pain are common in autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD). A small fraction of patients have disabling chronic pain. In this review, we discuss the etiologies of pain in ADPKD; review how ADPKD patients should be assessed; and discuss medical, surgical, and other management options.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Acupuncture
  • Chronic Disease
  • Embolization, Therapeutic
  • Humans
  • Liver / physiopathology
  • Liver / surgery
  • Pain / diagnosis*
  • Pain / etiology
  • Pain / physiopathology
  • Pain Management*
  • Pancreas / physiopathology
  • Polycystic Kidney, Autosomal Dominant / complications*
  • Polycystic Kidney, Autosomal Dominant / physiopathology
  • Polycystic Kidney, Autosomal Dominant / surgery
  • Renal Artery
  • Surgical Procedures, Operative