Which kidney cystic diseases are the most common ones?
Acquired simple kidney cysts are the most common abnormality and can be single or multiple. They are rare in children and individuals less than 30 years old, but the frequency increases with age. Among the inherited cystic diseases, autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) is the most frequent one followed by autosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease (ARPKD).