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An autosomal dominant inherited condition characterized by many cysts of various sizes scattered throughout the liver.
No approved treatments are currently available for autosomal dominant polycystic liver disease. An additional 2 compounds hold orphan drug designation.
While no drugs are FDA-approved specifically for autosomal dominant polycystic liver disease, some of the following designated compounds may be used off-label in clinical practice. Treatment decisions should be made in consultation with a specialist familiar with this condition.
The following drugs have received orphan drug designation from the FDA for autosomal dominant polycystic liver disease. Orphan designation reflects regulatory interest and does not indicate approval for treatment.
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Estimated prevalence: 1-9 in 100,000 (Uncommon).
1 clinical trial registered, 1 recruiting. Interventions under study include other interventions. Research is primarily sponsored by academic and government institutions.
25 publications have been identified in PubMed for autosomal dominant polycystic liver disease. Research spans Case Report / Case Series (24%), Review / Meta-Analysis (20%), and Basic Science / Preclinical (20%).
Research Type | Count | % of Total |
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Patient case studies | 6 | 24% |
Data assembled from 5 of 12 sources · Last updated Oct 3, 2026, 8:13 PM UTC
European rare disease database
Genetic and Rare Diseases Info Center
Designated
Exclusivity End |
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Designation Status |
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octreotide | octreotide | Camurus AB | 2021 | — | Designated |
menadione sodium bisulfite | menadione sodium bisulfite | IC-MedTech Corporation | 2014 | — | Designated |
Gene therapy approaches for autosomal dominant polycystic liver disease have been reported in the published literature.
1 trial found
Research summaries |
5 |
20% |
Laboratory research | 5 | 20% |
Disease patterns and progression | 4 | 16% |
Clinical study results | 2 | 8% |
New treatment approaches | 2 | 8% |
Other research | 1 | 4% |
Duijzer R (2026). [PMID: 40793999](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40793999/). *Liver Transpl*. [Clinical Trial Publication]
Brossart AK (2026). [PMID: 41659942](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41659942/). *Clin Case Rep*. [Case Report / Case Series]
Kothadia JP (2026). [PMID: 31751072](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31751072/). *Unknown Journal*. [Gene Therapy / Novel Therapeutics]
Ortega-Macías AG (2026). [PMID: 41994676](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41994676/). *Cureus*. [Case Report / Case Series]
Perez-Prado S (2026). [PMID: 42186768](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42186768/). *Turk J Gastroenterol*. [Epidemiology / Natural History]
Inamura Y (2026). [PMID: 41553611](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41553611/). *CEN Case Rep*. [Review / Meta-Analysis]
Fu Q (2025). [PMID: 40600545](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40600545/). *Curr Med Imaging*. [Epidemiology / Natural History]
Masyuk T (2025). [PMID: 40672683](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40672683/). *ACS Pharmacol Transl Sci*. [Gene Therapy / Novel Therapeutics]
Wu MY (2025). [PMID: 40620785](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40620785/). *J Surg Case Rep*. [Case Report / Case Series]
Bi J (2025). [PMID: 40236513](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40236513/). *Clin Kidney J*. [Epidemiology / Natural History]
AI-curated news mentioning autosomal dominant polycystic liver disease
Updated Sep 28, 2026
A recent study published in PubMed highlights the population frequency of predicted pathogenic variants in genes linked to autosomal dominant polycystic liver disease and kidney cysts. This research provides valuable insights into the genetic landscape of these conditions.