Autosomal dominant tubulointerstitial kidney disease due to mutations (ADTKD-) is a rare condition associated with high variability in the age of end-stage kidney disease (ESKD). An autosomal dominant inheritance is the general rule, but mutations have been reported. It was reported that the median age of ESKD was 47 years (18-87 years) and men were at a much higher risk of progression to ESKD.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFMore than 200 cases of lipoprotein glomerulopathy (LPG) have been reported since it was first discovered 30 years ago. Although relatively rare, LPG is clinically an important cause of nephrotic syndrome and end-stage renal disease. Mutations in the gene are the leading cause of LPG.
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