Polycystic Kidney Disease Foundation Plain Language Guide

This guide was created by the PKD Foundation as a plain language summary of the KDIGO2025 Clinical Practice Guideline for the Evaluation, Management, and Treatment of Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD). It is intended to assist anyone impacted by ADPKD, including patients, care partners, and families, in understanding the basic recommendations provided in the guideline and support shared decision-making conversations with healthcare providers.