Autosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease (ARPKD) is a rare inherited childhood condition, where the development of the kidneys and liver is abnormal. Impairment of cognitive functions are frequently reported in children with ARPKD. This article briefly describes risk factors associated with neurocognitive dysfunction in children with ARPKD. Previous studies have suggested the association of cognitive dysfunction in elderly patients with kidney disease.
Multiple neurological conditions such as central nervous system conditions, sleep disorders and a variety of peripheral nervous system conditions have been associated with progressive renal diseases. In addition, renal dialysis and transplant procedures have also been associated with various neurological symptoms that can lead to neurocognitive deficits and dysfunction. So far, very few clinical studies have investigated the risk…
