Multiple glomerular cysts

What it means

The presence of many cysts in the glomerulus of the kidney related to dilatation of the Bowman's capsule.

Glomerular cysts, defined as Bowman space dilatation greater than 2 to 3 times normal size, are found in disorders of diverse etiology and with a spectrum of clinical manifestations. The term glomerulocystic kidney refers to a kidney with greater than 5% cystic glomeruli.

Rare diseases that can present with this1

The range is how often this sign appears among people diagnosed with each disease — it is not a probability of having any of them. Many of these signs also occur in common, non-rare conditions. A sign on this page is a conversation to have with a clinician, not a conclusion.

Part of the broader category

Also called: Glomerulocystic kidney disease