Polycystic liver disease is inherited in which pattern?

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Polycystic liver disease is inherited in which pattern?

Polycystic liver disease is inherited in an autosomal dominant fashion. This means a single mutated allele is enough to cause disease, and the trait commonly appears in multiple generations with vertical transmission. The liver cysts can be part of the broader autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease spectrum, though isolated liver involvement can occur as well. It is not recessive, and it isn’t limited to children—the cysts often become apparent or progressive with age, typically presenting in adulthood.

Polycystic liver disease is inherited in an autosomal dominant fashion. This means a single mutated allele is enough to cause disease, and the trait commonly appears in multiple generations with vertical transmission. The liver cysts can be part of the broader autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease spectrum, though isolated liver involvement can occur as well. It is not recessive, and it isn’t limited to children—the cysts often become apparent or progressive with age, typically presenting in adulthood.

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