Cystic kidney diseases represent a large and heterogeneous group of various diseases that causes cysts to form in kidneys or around them. While some are caused by known mutations in various genes, others might be a consequence of developmental disruptions. Depending on the type of cysts, they might be discovered immediately after birth, later during childhood, or even in adulthood. The presenting symptoms and signs might vary from anecdotal findings on ultrasound, to the development of AKI. In this Research Topic, we aim to collect manuscripts describing various presentations of cysts in the kidneys of children and adults, their (non)genetic background, as well as different diagnostic approaches to elucidate their origin. Moreover, we aim to gather different experiences with follow-up and treatment, as well as studies examining the outcome and prognosis. We believe our efforts might increase the awareness of these conditions which are among the commonest causes of acute renal failure both in adults and children. We welcome submissions of Original Research articles, Reviews, and Case Reports which describe the unique etiology, clinical presentation, and outcome of patients with various cystic kidney diseases (CKD). Topics of interest include but are not limited to, the following aspects: 1. Developmental, inherited, and acquired CKD; 2. CKD presentation in children and adults; 3. Phenotypic genotypic correlations in CKD; 4. Challenges in CKD diagnosis from birth to adulthood; 5. Novel treatment options for CKD; 6. CKD outcomes and progression; 7. Gene therapy in CKD.
Cystic kidney diseases represent a large and heterogeneous group of various diseases that causes cysts to form in kidneys or around them. While some are caused by known mutations in various genes, others might be a consequence of developmental disruptions. Depending on the type of cysts, they might be discovered immediately after birth, later during childhood, or even in adulthood. The presenting symptoms and signs might vary from anecdotal findings on ultrasound, to the development of AKI. In this Research Topic, we aim to collect manuscripts describing various presentations of cysts in the kidneys of children and adults, their (non)genetic background, as well as different diagnostic approaches to elucidate their origin. Moreover, we aim to gather different experiences with follow-up and treatment, as well as studies examining the outcome and prognosis. We believe our efforts might increase the awareness of these conditions which are among the commonest causes of acute renal failure both in adults and children. We welcome submissions of Original Research articles, Reviews, and Case Reports which describe the unique etiology, clinical presentation, and outcome of patients with various cystic kidney diseases (CKD). Topics of interest include but are not limited to, the following aspects: 1. Developmental, inherited, and acquired CKD; 2. CKD presentation in children and adults; 3. Phenotypic genotypic correlations in CKD; 4. Challenges in CKD diagnosis from birth to adulthood; 5. Novel treatment options for CKD; 6. CKD outcomes and progression; 7. Gene therapy in CKD.