ALPORT’S SYNDROME

SUMMARY

1. Alport's is a hereditary (usually X-linked) syndrome with chronic glomemlonephritis +/- nerve deafness and congenital eye problems involving lenses, retinas, and corneas.

2. Treatment includes ACEis or ARBs.

3. Renal transplant in severe cases.

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