An autosomal dominant disease caused by variants in the ALG8 gene that is characterized by incomplete penetrance and a range of clinical manifestations, spanning from individuals with normal kidneys to those with numerous kidney cysts and chronic kidney disease (CKD). While the common presentation involves a limited number of kidney cysts and maintained kidney function, severe polycystic liver disease (PLD) with minimal kidney involvement (ADPLD) can also occur.
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