Which extra-renal organ involvement is most characteristic and clinically important in ARPKD?
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Correct answer: Congenital hepatic fibrosis and biliary tract abnormalities
ARPKD often involves the liver with congenital hepatic fibrosis and biliary duct ectasia, a hallmark of the disease.
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