Question
A pregnant woman at 32 weeks is inquiring about the impact of left kidney multicystic kidney developmental abnormality on the fetus.
Answer
Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD) is a common autosomal dominant genetic disorder, divided into adult and infant types. The infant type often accompanies liver disease and has a poor prognosis. Fetal kidney multicystic disease has various types, with different etiology and clinical outcomes. It is recommended to undergo a detailed prenatal evaluation and diagnosis to determine whether termination of pregnancy is necessary.