Medical MCQ - Gross morphology of kidney (cut surface) is shown below. What is your likely diagnosis?

Gross morphology of kidney (cut surface) is shown below. What is your likely diagnosis?

Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD)

Autosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease (ARPKD)

Multicystic renal dysplasia

Medullary sponge kidney

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Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD)

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Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) Gross appearance, the kidneys are bilaterally enlarged and may achieve enormous sizes; weights as much as 4 kg each. External surface - composed of a mass of cysts, up to 3 to 4 cm in diameter, with no intervening parenchyma.

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