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I have polycystic kidney, liver disease my right lobe is not functional will i need transplant soon?

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Dr. Patricio Gargollo answered

Specializes in Pediatric Urology

Depends : Mostly on yourkidney function rather than the right lobe of your liver. What is your creatinine and your creatinine clearance?

Answered 6/24/2015

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Dr. Creighton Wright answered

Specializes in surgery

Possibly: Depends on actual function testing of kidney residual bun creatinine lab tests help guide renal size on ultrasound can help. As to the liver, similar answer about function. One can survive with partial liver size.

Answered 7/16/2013

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Dr. Lance Ashworth answered

Specializes in General Practice

Depends on your labs: Need lab values ast, alt, direct/indirect bilirubin, ggt, creatinine, bun, Insulin level, total/free testosterone & your weight, height, bp, tests u have had like ct, mri, ultra sounds etc & results. Any medications, vitamins, herbs you take regularly, how long you have had these kidney & liver issues, surgeries you have had & physical symptoms you may be suffering from. These will help w/ our answer.

Answered 1/21/2017

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Dr. Tracy Berg answered

Specializes in General Surgery

When to get checked: Poly cystic kidney disease can lead to renal transplant. A period of time on dialysis usually occurs before the transplant. Okay to ask your renal doc or your regular doc for a referral to a transplant coordinator to see if you should start the process of getting onto a transplant list.

Answered 7/17/2013

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