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drspleen - 03-14-11 23:30
The CT shown demonstrates several large renal cysts. The study was performed in a 37-year-old female with end stage renal failure requiring hemodialysis. Her father and paternal grandmother both also died of complications relating to renal failure. Which gene and chromosome are involved?
# A. APKD1, chromosome 4
# B. APKD1, chromosome 16
# C. TSC1, chromosome 16
# D. APKD2, chromosome 16
# E. NF1, chromosome 17
drspleen - 03-14-11 23:30
The CT shown demonstrates several large renal cysts. The study was performed in a 37-year-old female with end stage renal failure requiring hemodialysis. Her father and paternal grandmother both also died of complications relating to renal failure. Which gene and chromosome are involved?
# A. APKD1, chromosome 4
# B. APKD1, chromosome 16
# C. TSC1, chromosome 16
# D. APKD2, chromosome 16
# E. NF1, chromosome 17
The correct answer and explanation will be available after you answer.
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Re: 2 babbu5508 - 03-19-11 14:35 My answer is: b.
Mutations in either the PKD1 or PKD2 gene can cause autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease....
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