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Polycystic kidneys, severe infantile, with tuberous sclerosis
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Polycystic kidneys, severe infantile, with tuberous sclerosis is a rare genetic disorder characterized by numerous kidney cysts and hamartomas (benign nodules that can occur in the skin or various organs including the brain).
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]