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What is your approach to genetic counseling prior to obtaining genetic testing in young asymptomatic patients suspected of having autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease?

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How do you approach genetic counseling before genetic testing for autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease in young asymptomatic patients?

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If you feel comfortable, a nephrologist who sees a lot of PKD patients is usually capable of doing the counseling. For me, I discuss the pros and cons and alternatives to genetics testing such as imaging, which has limitations at young ages, and considering blood pressure monitoring and other genera...

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