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Alport syndrome is a rare inherited disease characterized by progressive renal failure, hearing loss, and ocular abnormalities.[1] It is caused by mutations in type IV collagen. The progressive damage to… Click to show full abstract
Alport syndrome is a rare inherited disease characterized by progressive renal failure, hearing loss, and ocular abnormalities.[1] It is caused by mutations in type IV collagen. The progressive damage to the basement membrane containing mutated form of type 4 collagen leads to microscopic hematuria, sensorineural deafness, anterior lenticonus, and progressive kidney dysfunction leading to end‐stage renal disease.[1]
Keywords:
syndrome simple;
alport;
hypertensive retinopathy;
alport syndrome;
simple hypertensive
Journal Title: Indian Journal of Ophthalmology
Year Published: 2018
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Journal Title: Indian Journal of Ophthalmology
Year Published: 2018
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