Cystic kidney disease

Cystic kidney disease or autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) is generally an inherited kidney disease that is a major cause of chronic kidney failure. It affects around 100,000 people in Germany.

Caution: Not all kidney cysts are the same

It is important to distinguish between kidney cysts and cystic kidneys. A kidney cyst is a single collection of fluid in a cavity that is not usually dangerous. A cystic kidney, on the other hand, is made up of many cysts that increase in number and size over time, displacing normal kidney tissue. This leads to a loss of kidney function and around half of people with cystic kidneys require dialysis.

Diagnosis, treatment and counselling

The diagnosis is usually confirmed by an ultrasound scan.

Since 2015, drug therapy has been available to slow the progression of this kidney disease and reduce its complications.

Our special outpatient clinic for polycystic kidney disease offers diagnosis, education and counselling for patients and their families, as well as evaluation of tolvaptan therapy.

Appointments can be made through the nephrology coordination centre. We prefer to schedule initial assessments on Wednesdays.

We see patients with hereditary cystic kidney disease (ADPKD) in our outpatient clinic.

Consultation hours: Wednesdays from 8.00 am to 12.00 pm

Appointments can be made at +49 941 944-7310

Our staff will be happy to arrange an appointment for you during regular office hours:

Monday to Thursday etween 8.00 am and 4.00 pm as well as on

Friday between 8.00 am and 12.00 pm