Bilateral Polycystic Kidney Observed in a Male Cadaver

Introduction: the polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is a renal disease can be either congenital or acquired in which multiple cysts over the kidneys forms. The congenital form of PKD is more common which can occur because of the autosomal dominant or autosomal recessive genetic disorder. Case report: here we have reported a case of bilateral polycystic kidneys during dissection class in a male cadaver whose had died at age of 55 years. There were multiple cysts were present over both the right and left kidneys. There was a big cyst found inside the kidney when it was cut open. The adrenal glands were appeared normal. The nearby organs like liver was normal. There were no abnormality detected in urethra, urinary bladder, testis or any other organs of pelvic region. Conclusion: this case report of polycystic kidney diseases having cyst present exterior as well as interior of kidney improves the knowledge for nephrologist and anatomist.