DUODENAL OBSTRUCTION IN POLYCYSTIC KIDNEY-DISEASE - CASE-REPORT AND REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE

Polycystic kidney disease in a common inherited disorder accounting fo r 8-10% of cases of end-stage renal disease. The enlarged kidneys ofte n produce pain and hematuria but rarely obstruction of surrounding org ans. We report a case of autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease producing symptomatic duodenal obstruction and malnutrition. Duodenal obstruction should be considered in the differential diagnosis of a pa tient with polycystic kidney disease and intermittent or persistent na usea and vomiting.