Alport syndrome is a hereditary disorder characterized by kidney failure, eye abnormalities, and hearing loss. It can lead to a progressive loss of kidney function. The symptoms of Alport syndrome include the presence of blood in the urine in almost all affected people (hematuria).
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Query: Hello doctor,My aunt suffers from chronic kidney disease and has been on dialysis for the last year. Her son was recently diagnosed with X-linked Alport syndrome. What are the chances of my father and other family members getting affected?Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Thank you for stopping by! I am here to provide expert opinions on your medical issues. Alport is caused by mutations in the COL4A5 gene located on the X chromosome. Since X-linked Alport syndrome is inherited in an X-linked recessive pattern, the chances of your father and other family mem... Read Full »
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Query: Hello doctor, I am 15-years-old. My native kidney biopsy is: Microscopic description: The sample contains renal cortex, with 21 glomeruli (8 of them globally sclerosed). Some glomeruli reveal mild mesangial matrix expansion, marked glomerular hypertrophy, segmental glomerulosclerosis in 4 glomer... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and the biopsy report. Can you tell me what were the kidney functions of the patient (urea and creatinine)? Also, tell me the urine examination of the patient and if 24-hour urine protein was done? Is there any family history of kidney failure? Wer... Read Full »
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