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Alport Syndrome in Women and Girls.
Clinical journal of the American Society of Nephrology : CJASN - 7 Sept 2016
Savige Judy, Colville Deb, Rheault Michelle, Gear Susie, Lennon Rachel, Lagas Sharon, Finlay Moira, Flinter Frances
Abstract excerpt
Alport syndrome is an inherited disease characterized by progressive renal failure, hearing loss, and ocular abnormalities. Inheritance is X-linked (85%) or autosomal recessive (15%). Many renal physicians think of Alport syndrome as primarily affecting men. However, twice as many women are affected by the X-linked diseases. Affected women are commonly undiagnosed, but 15%-30% develop renal failure by 60 years...
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