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X-linked Alport syndrome presenting in mother and son with the same unique histopathological features.
Journal of nephrology - 1 Apr 2024
Bergeron Nicolas A D, Garneau Alexandre P, Rousseau-Gagnon Mathieu, Riopel Julie, Isenring Paul
Abstract excerpt
Alport syndrome has been linked to three different genes, that is, COL4A3, COL4A4 and COL4A5. It is characterized by progressive and non-specific glomerulosclerosis with irregular thickening of the glomerular basement membrane (GBM). At times, the histopathologic picture is dominated by lesions that are consistent with focal and segmental glomerulosclerosis or IgA nephropathy. Here, we report the cases of two...
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