Publications by authors named "Stijn Wigerinck"

Background: Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) demonstrates broad genetic and phenotypic variability, with kidney failure (KF) occurring across a wide age spectrum. Despite several predictor tools, there remains a need to identify factors associated with rapid disease progression. This study describes the phenotypic characteristics of a multicentric cohort experiencing early-onset KF by age 40.

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Background: Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) presents with variable disease severity and progression. Advanced imaging biomarkers may provide insights into cystic and non-cystic processes leading to kidney failure in different age groups.

Methods: This pilot study included 39 ADPKD patients with kidney failure, stratified into three age groups (<46, 46-56, >56 years old).

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Introduction: Cardiovascular disease leads to high morbidity and mortality in patients with kidney failure. Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD) is a systemic disease with various cardiac abnormalities. Details on the cardiovascular profile of patients with ADPKD who are undergoing kidney transplantation (KT) and its progression are limited.

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