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Liver Cysts with PKD
I had a kidney transplant in 2012. I now have cysts on my liver. I am told my liver weighs between 15-25 lbs. Are there...
Support Group: Transplants
Last active: Aug 6, 2024
PKD kidneys removed at time of transplant
PKD (Polycystic Kidney Disease) caused my kidneys to grow to be huge! Not only was I in stage 5 of kidney failure when I arrived...
Support Group: Transplants
Last active: Aug 6, 2024
PKD Transplants: Did you remove your second kidney?
I am two years post kidney transplant and about to schedule the removal of my second polycystic kidney. I currently experience flank pain (not intolerable)...
Support Group: Transplants
Last active: Sep 15, 2024
Kidney Transplant: Questions as I prepare for transplant
I have PKD, and will be having living donor simultaneous kidney transplant and bi-lateral nephrectomy 12/7/20, and have some questions.After the surgery, are transplant patients...
Support Group: Transplants
Last active: Mar 5, 2023
Bilateral Nephrectomy after transplant
Hi all, A good friend of mine who had her kidney transplant four years ago just called me. The reason for her transplant was Polycystic...
Support Group: Transplants
Last active: Mar 11, 2023
Polycystic Kidneys-double nephrectomy-Dr. Prieto-Transplant
I have grossly enlarged Polycystic kidneys (PKD) and grossly enlarged liver (PLD). My egfr is 37. My nephrologist said I will be needing a double...
Support Group: Kidney Conditions
Last active: Sep 17, 2024
Nephrectomy & Kidney Transplant: How long does it take to recover?
Hello,I had a nephrectomy and kidney transplant, due to advanced PKD, 7 weeks ago Wednesday. I am beyond grateful to my donor for this gift!...
Support Group: Transplants
Last active: Mar 31, 2020