Phenotypic heterogeneity in females with X-linked Alport syndrome.

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AIMS: X-linked Alport syndrome (AS) is a monogenic inherited disorder of type IV collagen, a structural protein in the kidney and cochlea. Males typically exhibit a severe phenotype with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) and/or deafness by early adulthood. Because of the presence of two X chromosomes, females often have a less severe phenotype and hence the diagnosis of AS is often not considered. Herein, we present...

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