Ocular manifestation of the Alport syndrome: A case report

The Alport syndrome is a rare genetic disorder characterized by hematuria, sensorineural deafness, and ocular manifestations. The Alport syndrome accounts for 0.3 to 2.3% of end-stage kidney disease in young males and children. Here we report a case of the Alport syndrome, with all the characteristi...

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Published inMuller journal of medical sciences and research (Mangalore) Vol. 6; no. 1; pp. 89 - 91
Main Authors Raja, AyyakuttyMuni, Janti, SiddharamS, Matheen, Adnan, Chendilnathan, Charanya
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2015
Subjects
Alport syndrome
lenticonus
renal failure
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Summary:The Alport syndrome is a rare genetic disorder characterized by hematuria, sensorineural deafness, and ocular manifestations. The Alport syndrome accounts for 0.3 to 2.3% of end-stage kidney disease in young males and children. Here we report a case of the Alport syndrome, with all the characteristic features.
ISSN:0975-9727
DOI:10.4103/0975-9727.146476