Aortic Dissection in Familial Patients with Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease

Abstract

Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) is the most common congenital kidney disease. However, reports on occasional cases of aortic dissection in PKD familial patients remain scarce. Herein, we describe rare aortic dissection cases in PKD familial patients (i.e., mother and daughter) and our successful treatment experience. The mother (84 years old) and daughter (53 years old) had a referral to us to treat type A acute aortic dissection. We performed emergency surgery and successfully treated the patients with an artificial graft. For comprehensive evaluation and treatment, ADPKD patients and their families should be screened for aortic diseases.