Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) is one of the most common inherited kidney disorders. It causes fluid-filled cysts to form and expand throughout the renal tissue. Over time, this leads to: Kidney enlargement Decline in filtration capacity Increased blood pressure Eventual risk of kidney failure This condition can be autosomal dominant (ADPKD) or recessive (ARPKD), with the dominant form affecting roughly 1 in 1,000 people. This 3D animation shows PKD at the organ level — with realistic cyst deve