Safety and efficacy of transcatheter arterial embolization in autosomal dominant polycystic kidney patients with gross hematuria: Six case reports

BACKGROUND To retrospectively report the safety and efficacy of renal transcatheter arterial embolization for treating autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease(ADPKD)patients with gross hematuria.CASE SUMMARY The purpose of this study is to retrospectively report the safety and efficacy of renal transcatheter arterial embolization for treating ADPKD patients with gross hematuria.Materials and methods:During the period from January 2018 to December 2019,renal transcatheter arterial embolization was carried out on 6 patients with polycystic kidneys and gross hematuria.Renal arteriography was performed first,and then we determined the location of the hemorrhage and performed embolization under digital subtraction angiography monitoring.Improvements in routine blood test results,routine urine test results,urine color and postoperative reactions were observed and analyzed.Results:Renal transcatheter arterial embolization was successfully conducted in 6 patients.The indices of 5 patients and the color of gross hematuria improved after surgery compared with before surgery.No severe complication reactions occurred.CONCLUSION For autosomal dominant polycystic kidney syndrome patients with gross hematuria,transcatheter arterial embolization was safe and effective.

Prevalence and outcomes of polycystic kidney disease in African populations:A systematic review

BACKGROUND Polycystic kidney disease(PKD)is the most common genetic cause of kidney disease.It is a progressive and irreversible condition that can lead to end-stage renal disease and many other visceral complications.Current comprehensive data on PKD patterns in Africa is lacking.AIM To describe the prevalence and outcomes of PKD in the African population.METHODS A literature search of PubMed,African journal online,and Google Scholar databases between 2000 and 2023 was performed.The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses were followed to design the study.Clinical presentations and outcomes of patients were extracted from the included studies.RESULTS Out of 106 articles,we included 13 studies from 7 African countries.Ten of them were retrospective descriptive studies concerning 943 PKD patients with a mean age of 47.9 years.The accurate prevalence and incidence of PKD were not known but it represented the third causal nephropathy among dialysis patients.In majority of patients,the diagnosis of the disease was often delayed.Kidney function impairment,abdominal mass,and hypertension were the leading symptoms at presentation with a pooled prevalence of 72.1%(69.1-75.1),65.8%(62.2-69.4),and 57.4%(54.2-60.6)respectively.Hematuria and infections were the most frequent complications.Genotyping was performed in few studies that revealed a high proportion of new mutations mainly in the PKD1 gene.CONCLUSION The prevalence of PKD in African populations is not clearly defined.Clinical symptoms were almost present with most patients who had kidney function impairment and abdominal mass at the diagnostic.Larger studies including genetic testing are needed to determine the burden of PKD in African populations.

Multifaceted relationship between diabetes and kidney diseases:Beyond diabete

Diabetes mellitus is one of the most common causes of chronic kidney disease.Kidney involvement in patients with diabetes has a wide spectrum of clinical presentations ranging from asymptomatic to overt proteinuria and kidney failure.The development of kidney disease in diabetes is associated with structural changes in multiple kidney compartments,such as the vascular system and glomeruli.Glomerular alterations include thickening of the glomerular basement membrane,loss of podocytes,and segmental mesangiolysis,which may lead to microaneurysms and the development of pathognomonic Kimmelstiel-Wilson nodules.Beyond lesions directly related to diabetes,awareness of the possible coexistence of nondiabetic kidney disease in patients with diabetes is increasing.These nondiabetic lesions include focal segmental glomerulosclerosis,IgA nephropathy,and other primary or secondary renal disorders.Differential diagnosis of these conditions is crucial in guiding clinical management and therapeutic approaches.However,the relationship between diabetes and the kidney is bidirectional;thus,new-onset diabetes may also occur as a complication of the treatment in patients with renal diseases.Here,we review the complex and multifaceted correlation between diabetes and kidney diseases and discuss clinical presentation and course,differential diagnosis,and therapeutic opportunities offered by novel drugs.

Saudi Consensus on the Usage of Sodium-Glucose Cotransporter-2 Inhibitors on the Management of Chronic Kidney Diseases

According to recent epidemiological data, chronic kidney diseases (CKDs) affect approximately 10% of the global population. Like many countries, CKD is a significant public health issue in Saudi Arabia. The prevalence of CKD in Saudi Arabia is estimated to be around 4.5% of the adult population, with a higher prevalence in older age groups. Sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors (SGLT2is) are a class of oral medications used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). In addition to their glucose-lowering effects, SGLT2i have been shown to have beneficial effects on kidney function in patients with or without T2DM. Therefore, a Saudi task force gathered to develop an explicit, evidence-based consensus on SGLT2i use in CKD Saudi patients. A panel of 14 experts made up a task force. An initial concept proposal was obtained. The proposal was divided into several topics discussed on 24 May 2023. A literature review was carried out. The literature search was completed on 3rd June 2023. A drafted report was distributed to the entire panel. Approval of the recommendations required consensus, defined as a majority approval (i.e. above 75%). The recommendations were revised to accommodate any differences of opinion until a consensus was reached. Recommendations were finally formulated on 21st June 2023. Subsequently, the panel reviewed and discussed the supporting rationale of the revised recommendations. This article presents these practical recommendations.

Investigation of Demographic and Clinical Data of Patients with Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease

Background: Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) is an important etiological factor causing chronic kidney disease (CKD), cardiovascular diseases and hypertension (HT). The purpose of the present study is to investigate the clinical information and demographic characteristics of autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease patients who received treatment at our hospital for the last five years. Material and Method: Among 21400 people who sought care at Siirt State Hospital Urology and Nephrology Outpatient Clinics between January 2015 and January 2020 for various reasons, a total of 36 patients experiencing autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease were included in the present research. Retrospective patient file access was used to gather demographic information and laboratory data. Results: The study included 36 patients in all, 25 (69.4%) male and 11 (30.6%) female. The patient’s average age was 50.8 ± 19.0. The average age at diagnosis was 43.4 ± 17.2. Family history was positive in 29 (80.5%) of the patients. There were hypertension in 27 (75.0%) patients, coronary artery disease in five (13.9%) patients, diabetes mellitus in five (13.9%) patients, left ventricular hypertrophy in 18 (50%) patients, proteinuria in 11 (30.6%) patients, and six (16.7%) patients had macroscopic hematuria. Liver cysts were found in 23 (63.9%) of the patients and nephrolithiasis in eight (22.2%). Discussion: Hypertension is the most common finding when clinical and demographic data of autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease are examined. Providing blood pressure control reduces the risk of death due to left ventricular hypertrophy and slows down the rate at which chronic kidney disease progresses. The rate was found to be 80.5% for patients with a positive family history. It may be possible to diagnose and treat people with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease earlier by screening their family members.

Unique interstitial miRNA signature drives fibrosis in a murine model of autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease

AIM To delineate changes in miRNA expression localized to the peri-cystic local microenvironment(PLM) in an orthologous mouse model of autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease(ADPKD)(mcwPkd1^(nl/nl)).METHODS We profiled miRNA expression in the whole kidney and laser captured microdissection(LCM) samples from PLM in mcwPkd1^(nl/nl)kidneys with Qiagen miScript 384 HC miRNA PCR arrays. The three times points used are:(1) post-natal(PN) day 21, before the development of trichrome-positive areas;(2) PN28, the earliest sign of trichrome staining; and(3) PN42 following the development of progressive fibrosis. PN21 served as appropriate controls and as the reference time point for comparison of miRNA expression profiles.RESULTS LCM samples revealed three temporally upregulated miRNAs [2 to 2.75-fold at PN28 and 2.5 to 4-fold(P ≤ 0.05) at PN42] and four temporally downregulated miRNAs [2 to 2.75 fold at PN28 and 2.75 to 5-fold(P ≤ 0.05) at PN42]. Expression of twenty-six miRNAs showed no change until PN42 [six decreased(2.25 to 3.5-fold)(P ≤ 0.05) and 20 increased(2 to 4-fold)(P ≤ 0.05)]. Many critical miRNA changes seen in the LCM samples from PLM were not seen in the contralateral whole kidney.CONCLUSION Precise sampling with LCM identifies miRNA changes that occur with the initiation and progression of renal interstitial fibrosis(RIF). Identification of the target proteins regulated by these miRNAs will provide new insight into the process of fibrosis and identify unique therapeutic targets to prevent or slow the development and progression of RIF in ADPKD.

OFD1 mutation induced renal failure and polycystic kidney disease in a pair of childhood male twins in China

BACKGROUND Oral-facial-digital syndrome type 1(OFD1) is a rare ciliopathy mainly with an Xlinked dominant pattern of inheritance, which is caused by mutations in the OFD1 gene. The OFD1 protein is located within the centrosomes and basal bodies of the primary cilia. It is reported that approximately 15%–50% cases of OFD1 progress to end-stage renal disease(ESRD) following development of polycystic kidney diseases(PKD). Here we report a pair of childhood male twins who presented only renal failure and PKD caused by an OFD1 mutation in China.CASE SUMMARY A pair of 14-year male twins were hospitalized with a complaint of abnormal renal function for nine days. They both complained of ankle pain for 3 mo vs 2 wk, respectively. They denied fever, abdominal pain, daytime or nighttime enuresis, urgency, dysuria, or gross hematuria. Laboratory tests at a local hospital showed renal failure(serum creatinine 485 μmol/L vs 442 μmol/L, blood urea nitrogen 14.7 mol/L vs 14.5 mol/L) and anemia(hemoglobin 88 g/L vs 98 g/L).The twins are monozygotic. There was no abnormal birth, past medical, or family history. Clinical data were analyzed and genetic analysis on PKD was carried out in the twins by next-generation sequencing. The results showed that the twins presented low-molecular-weight proteinuria, hyposthenuria, anemia, renal failure, and renal polycystic changes. Genetic tests showed that the twins both carried a hemizygous mutation in exon 19 c.2524 G>A(p. G842 R) of the OFD1 gene. Their mother heterozygously carried the same mutation as the twins but was without any phenotypes while their father was normal.CONCLUSION We have reported a pair of childhood male twins with an OFD1 mutation who presented ESRD and PKD but without any other phenotypes of OFD1 in China.

Is serum copeptin a modifiable biomarker in autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease?

The availability of disease-modifying drugs for the management of autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease(ADPKD) has accelerated the need to accurately predict renal prognosis and/or treatment response in this condition. Arginine vasopressin (AVP) is a critical determinant of postnatal kidney cyst growth in ADPKD. Copeptin (the C-terminal glycoprotein of the precursor AVP peptide) is an accurate surrogate marker of AVP release that is stable and easily measured by immunoassay. Cohort studies show that serum copeptin is correlated with disease severity in ADPKD, and predicts future renal events [decline in renal function and increase in total kidney volume (TKV)]. However, serum copeptin is strongly correlated with creatinine, and its additional value as a prognostic biomarker over estimated glomerular filtration rate and TKV is not certain. It has also been suggested that copeptin could be a predictive biomarker to select ADPKD patients who are most likely to benefit from AVP-modifying therapies, but prospective data to validate this assumption are required. In this regard, long-term randomised clinical trials evaluating the effect of prescribed water intake on renal cyst growth may contribute to addressing this hypothesis. In conclusion, although serum copeptin is aligned with the basic pathogenesis of ADPKD, further rigorous studies are needed to define if it will contribute to enabling the delivery of personalised care in ADPKD.

The Clinical Association of Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease and renal cell Carcinoma

Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD) is not currently considered to be a risk factor for renal cell carcinoma (RCC). We present data from our institution demonstrating incidence of RCC with ADPKD above the incidence rate for RCC in the general population, as well as that in patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD). The discussion relates our findings in the context of the current literature including recent case reports published in this entity.

Genetic defects in ciliary genes in autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease

AIM To evaluate the genetic defects of ciliary genes causing the loss of primary cilium in autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease(ADPKD). METHODS We analyzed 191 structural and functional genes of the primary cilium using next-generation sequencing analysis. We analyzed the kidney samples, which were obtained from 7 patients with ADPKD who underwent nephrectomy. Each sample contained polycystic kidney tissue and matched normal kidney tissue. RESULTS In our study, we identified genetic defects in the 5 to 15 genes in each ADPKD sample. The most frequently identified defects were found in genes encoding centrosomal proteins (PCM1, ODF2, HTT and CEP89) and kinesin family member 19 (KIF19), which are important for ciliogenesis. In addition, pathogenic mutations in the PCM1 and KIF19 genes were foundin all ADPKD samples. Interestingly, mutations in the genes encoding the intraflagellar transport proteins, which are the basis of animal models of ADPKD, were only rarely detected. CONCLUSION The results of our study revealed the actual state of structural ciliary genes in human ADPKD tissues and provided valuable indications for further research.

Simultaneous nephrectomy during kidney transplantation for polycystic kidney disease does not detrimentally impact comorbidity and graft survival

BACKGROUND The lack of space,as an indication for a native unilateral nephrectomy for positioning a future kidney graft in the absence of other autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease-related symptoms,remains controversial.AIM To evaluate the surgical comorbidity and the impact on graft survival of an associated ipsilateral native nephrectomy during isolated kidney transplantation in patients with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease.METHODS One hundred and fifty-four kidney transplantations performed between January 2007 and January 2019 of which 77 without(kidney transplant alone(KTA)group)and 77 with associated ipsilateral nephrectomy(KTIN group),were retrospectively reviewed.Demographics and surgical variables were analyzed and their respective impact on surgical comorbidity and graft survival.RESULTS Creation of space for future graft positioning was the main reason(n=74,96.1%)for associated ipsilateral nephrectomy.No significant difference in surgical comorbidity(lymphocele,wound infection,incisional hernia,wound hematoma,urinary infection,need for blood transfusion,hospitalization stay,Dindo Clavien classification and readmission rate)was observed between the two study groups.The incidence of primary nonfunction and delayed graft function was comparable in both groups[0%and 2.6%(P=0.497)and 9.1%and 16.9%(P=0.230),respectively,in the KTA and KTIN group].The 1-and 5-year graft survival were 94.8%and 90.3%,and 100%and 93.8%,respectively,in the KTA and KTIN group(P=0.774).The 1-and 5-year patient survival were 96.1%and 92.9%,and 100%and 100%,respectively,in the KTA and KTIN group(P=0.168).CONCLUSION Simultaneous ipsilateral native nephrectomy to create space for graft positioning during kidney transplantation in patients with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease does not negatively impact surgical comorbidity and short-and long-term graft survival.

Simultaneous kidney transplantation and ipsilateral native nephrectomy in patients with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease

The simultaneous kidney transplantation and ipsilateral native nephrectomy for autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease does not seem to be associated with increased rates of comorbidity and complications.This outcome can efficiently be achieved when the indication and surgical approach of native nephrectomy are properly justified.

A novel heterozygous frameshift mutation in PKDl causing polycystic kidney disease

Objective Polycystic kidney disease(PKD),characterized by the presence of progressive fluid-filled cysts in renal mainly,is a lifethreatening genetic disorder which often develops into end-stage renal disease.Inherited pattern of PKD includes autosomal dominant and autosomal recessive.Autosomal dominant PKD is genetically heterozygous involving either of two genes,PKD1 or PKD2.The purpose of this study is to identify a novel frameshift mutation in PKD1 causing polycystic kidney disease.

Tolvaptan ameliorated kidney function for one elderly autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease patient: A case report

BACKGROUND Polycystic kidney disease(PKD)is a genetic disorder characterized by the growth of numerous cysts within the kidneys.Disease progress of some patients often occurs at the early stage.Thus,managing and controlling disease progress is important to slow the kidney function decline especially for the patient with other disorders.CASE SUMMARY One 80-year-old male autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease(ADPKD)patient with chronic kidney disease and other clinical disorders was treated with tolvaptan and edoxaban.Estimated glomerular filtration rate,creatinine and uric acid were monitored during the treatment.In addition,the whole exome sequencing was performed to screen ADPKD genetic variants.The kidney function decline was prevented after using tolvaptan and edoxaban treatment and in the meantime,a venous thromboembolism was removed and leg and pedal edema were alleviated.One mutation c.10102G>A/p.D3368N in the PKD1 gene was identified.CONCLUSION Tolvaptan combined with edoxaban administration could delay kidney function decline and eliminate the edema caused by the thromboembolism.

Ganoderma triterpenes slow cyst growth in polycystic kidney disease

OBJECTIVE Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease(ADPKD)is a common inherited disease with a high morbidity around 1/1000-1/400,characterized by progressive enlargement of fluid-fil ed cysts derived from renal tubular epithelial cells.Massive cysts gradually compress renal parenchyma destroying normal renal structures and compromising renal functions.Unfortunately,it will cause end-stage renal disease in most of the patients but without effective therapy now,who have to live on hemodialysis or kidney transplantation.Based on this present situation,it is of great significance to find early intervention to inhibit renal cyst development.The projective of this study was to investigate whether Ganoderma triterpenes(GT)can inhibit renal cyst development and study the related mechanism.METHODS and RESULTS First,we used MDCK cyst model,cultivated MDCK cells in vitro to form fluid-filled cysts surrounded by monolayer cells.GT inhibited MDCK cyst formation significantly,and inhibited cyst enlargement dose-dependently proving GT cyst inhibition in vitro.Then we used an embryonic kidney cyst model,wile-type mice kidneys were taken out on embryonic day 13.5 to form renal cysts stimulated with 8-Br-c AMP.GT inhibited embryonic kidney cyst development significantly in a dosedependent and reversible manner proving GT cyst inhibition at organ level.Furthermore,we used two ADPKD mouse models with severe cystic kidney disease phenotypes.GT dramatically inhibited renal cyst development,decreased ADPKD mouse kidney volume and the cyst index inside proving GT cyst inhibition in vivo.By Western blot,we proved GT down-regulated Ras/MAPK signal pathway without detectable effect on m TOR signal pathway both in MDCK cells and two ADPKD mouse kidneys.CONCLUSION GT retard renal cyst development both in vitro and in vivo significantly.The related mechanisms were involved in GT promoting renal tubular epithelial cell differentiation,down-regulating intracellular c AMP level and Ras/MAPK signal pathway.

A Prospective Study on Clinical Profile of Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD) in Jammu for a Period of 1 Year

The Present Study was conducted in department of Medicine, Govt. Medical College, jammu, Where a total of 41 patients—29 males and 12 females—fulfilled the inclusion criteria of ADPKD, were gathered during the period of 1 year starting from Nov. 2011 to Oct. 2012. All the patients were subjected to a detailed history, clinical examination and laboratory investigations. X-ray chest (PA view), ECG and ultrasound of abdomen for kidneys, liver and spleen were done. Intravenous pyelogram and CT scan of abdomen was done when a definitive diagnosis of (ADPKD) could not be made on abdominal ultrasound. Echocardiography was done to evaluate cardiac murmurs and associated mitral valve prolapse, based on standard criteria. Male to female patients with ADPKD was 2.42:1. Maximum 17 (41.5%) patients of both gender were seen in 30 - 40 years age group, Family history of ADPKD was present in 18 (43.9%) patients;Hypertension, alone or in combination with renal failure, was present in 65.8% patients;Hypertension alone was present in 19 (46.3%) patients;8 (19.5%) patients with hypertension had renal failure;Low back pain was present in 24 (58.5%) and abdominal pain in 22 (53.7%) patients;15 (36.6%) patients presented with at least one episode of gross haematuria;Headache was experienced by 18 (43.9%) patients. On clinical examination, 24 (58.5%) were found to have palpable kidney and 10 (24.4%) had palpable liver. Spleen was palpable in 1 (2.4%) patient, Murmur of mitral valve prolapse was found in 2 (4.9%) Patients;3 (7.3%) patients having left ventricular hypertrophy;mean Hb was 11.2 g/dL. The liver cysts were found in 24.4% of the patients;Out of 10 (24.4%) patients with hepatic cyst involvement, 1 patient each was found to have evidence of portal hypertension and evidence of hepatic cyst infection. In the present study, hypertension was most common presentation of this disease. So, control of hypertension is very important to prevent progression of this disease. Patients who are detected to have ADPKD should be regularly followed-up to prevent further progression by timely intervention. Also, family members of patients should be screened for disease and initiate treatment as early as possible.

A Presumed Synonymous Mutation of PKD2 Caused Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease in a Chinese Family

Objective:Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease(ADPKD)is mainly caused by the pathogenic mutation of PKD1 or PKD2 gene and usually affects bilateral kidneys.Synonymous mutations are generally assumed to be neutral as they do not alter amino acids.Herein,we described an extremely rare ADPKD child caused by a heterozygous synonymous mutation of PKD2 gene accompanied by massive proteinuria and congenital solitary kidney.Methods:Clinical characteristics of the patients were summarized.Whole-exome sequencing was performed to screen the disease-causing gene mutation,and reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction(RT-PCR)and Sanger sequencing were applied to analyze the impact of the identified mutation on gene transcription and splicing.Results:Polycystic changes were found in the solitary kidney of a girl initially presented with nephrotic-range proteinuria.Thereafter her mother and 2 other family members were diagnosed to be ADPKD.Whole-exome sequencing of the proband identified a heterozygous synonymous mutation(c.1716G>A,p.Lys572=)located in the splicing site of exon 7 in PKD2 gene,which was co-segregated with the PKD phenotype in the family.RT-PCR and direct sequencing of amplified products revealed that this heterozygous synonymous mutation led to exon7 skipping in PKD2 gene.Conclusion:We reported an extremely rare child case of ADPKD2 in combination with solitary kidney and nephrotic-range proteinuria,and firstly confirmed the pathogenicity of a heterozygous synonymous mutation(c.1716G>A)in PKD2 gene.The results indicate that synonymous mutations should not be excluded from disease-causing if they are located in splicing site of an exon.

Epidemiological, Clinical and Evolutive Profile of Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD) in Togo

Objective: To describe the epidemiological, clinical and evolutionary profile of ADPKD in Togo. Methods: A retrospective descriptive transversal study over a period of 8 years (2011-2018) which focused on the analysis of patients’ records diagnosed with ADPKD. The diagnosis of ADPKD was retained on the basis of the ultrasound criteria of PEI. Results: During the study period, 27 patients had polycystic kidney disease with a prevalence of 0.87%. The average age was 51.6 ± 16.4 years. There were 10 men (37%) and 17 women (63%), a sex ratio (M/F) of 0.58. The concept of family cystic kidney disease was found in 6 (22.2%) patients. The clinical presentations were dominated by arterial high blood pressure, abdominal pain and abdominal mass respectively in 77%, 63% and 63% of cases. Five patients (18.5%) had a glomerular filtration rate (GFR) greater than 90 ml/min, 17 (62.9%) had a GFR Conclusion: ADPKD is common in our department. It appears to be associated with a high rate of chronic renal failure.

中国肾脏病界第一本国际英文杂志《Kidney Diseases》出版发行

由中国工程院院士,中华肾脏病学会前任主任委员,国际肾脏病学会常务理事刘志红教授担任主编,全球著名肾脏病专家参与的《Kidney Diseases》已于2015年5月由Karger出版社正式出版发行。近年来中国肾脏病学在临床研究和基础研究方面发展迅速,并开始在国际学术界产生影响和发挥作用。为了给中国肾脏病学者创造一个展示水平,加强与国际学术界交流对话的平台,我们有必要拥有一本国际化的学术期刊。《Kidney Diseases》正是在这一背景下应运而生。它的问世引起了国际学术界的广泛关注和好评,并已被PubMed收录。

Clinical Study on Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease among South Indians

Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) is a commonly inherited disorder in humans, with a frequency of 1 in 100 in the general population. ADPKD is caused by mutations in PKD1 gene (85%) located on human chromosome 16p13.3;Mutations in the PKD2 gene contribute to 15% of ADPKD incidence and is located on human chromosome 4q2-23. A total of hundred ADPKD patients and age and sex matched healthy individuals were selected for the study. The study was aimed to evaluate the prevalence of ADPKD, lipid profile and level of calcium (Ca), sodium (Na), iron (Fe) and potassium (K) in patients with ADPKD and in healthy individuals. The lipid profile was analyzed using commercially available span kit and semiautoanalyzer (Erba, Chem 5X). The Ca, Na, Fe and K concentrations were estimated by flame photometry (ELICO, CL 22D) and atomic absorption spectroscopy (ELICO, SL 173) and significant changes were noted at p 0.05. The ADPKD patients were observed to have lipid abnormalities, hyponatremia, cholesterolemia, renal osteodystrophy, cardiovascular problems and anemia. Therefore, the study reveals an association between the lipid profile and Ca, Na, Fe and K levels with ADPKD among South Indian population.