Polycystic kidney disease or PKD is an inherited disorder that causes clusters of cysts to develop in the kidneys. These noncancerous cysts vary in size but can grow quite large, eventually causing the organs to enlarge, damaging them. PKD is dangerous because the cysts can begin developing in the liver and other organs, and lead to high blood pressure and kidney failure.

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