Alport's syndrome Flashcards
1
Q
what 4 things included in the syndrome
A
haematuria
progressive CKD (usually end up with ESKD)
sensorineural hearing loss
ocular abnormalities
2
Q
main type of inheritance
A
x-linked dominant (but can be AR)
3
Q
mutation in
A
type IV collagen gene
4
Q
rx
A
no specific
control BP
treat CKD
5
Q
complications
A
nephritic syndrome
nephrotic syndrome
ESKD
