Overview
A nephrologist (healthcare provider specializing in kidney disorders) usually diagnoses PKD. They may order the following imaging exams to check your kidneys:
- Kidney ultrasound.
- Prenatal ultrasound (to diagnose PKD in a fetus).
- CT scan (computed tomography scan).
- MRI (magnetic resonance imaging).
A healthcare provider may also recommend genetic testing. A blood or saliva test can check for the mutated genes that cause PKD.
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