A 35-Year-Old Woman Underwent Ultrasound Evaluation for Dyspepsia

question 54

Multiple Choice

A 35-year-old woman underwent ultrasound evaluation for dyspepsia.  No gallstones were identified; however, the ultrasonogram showed three cortical cysts in the right kidney, two in the left kidney, and two liver cysts.  She is in good health and has no urinary symptoms.  Her father died at the age of 52 from a stroke.  There is no family history of kidney disease.
Her blood pressure is 132/78 mm Hg and pulse is 89/min.  Her BMI is 29 kg/m².  Physical examination is unremarkable.
Her serum creatinine is 0.8 mg/dL.  Urinalysis is normal.
Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?

• A)Acquired cystic disease
• B)Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease
• C)Multiple benign kidney cysts
• D)Medullary sponge kidney
• E)Tuberous sclerosis

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