Diagnosing ARPKD/CHF
A Handy Guide for Diagnosing ARPKD/CHF
An ARPKD/CHF Alliance Fact Sheet
ARPKD/CHF is a chronic, progression disorder affecting primarily two organs, the liver and the kidneys. It can be diagnosed by a definitive previous family history of a sibling with ARPKD, CHF, or Caroli’s Disease/Syndrome, and clinical findings and diagnostic radiological findings.
If clinical findings and diagnostic testing are negative, genetic testing can confirm no disease. Biopsies are no longer needed to confirm a diagnosis. If a patient has ARPKD, they always have some degree of CHF. Suspect ARPKD with Congenital Hepatic Fibrosis, or Caroli’s.
From prenatal, childhood, adolescent and adult findings, to amniocentesis, genetic testing and pre-implantation, view full 2 page Fact Sheet.
