Alport Syndrome: case report and review of ocular manifestations

Nepal J Ophthalmol. 2011 Jul-Dec;3(2):188-90. doi: 10.3126/nepjoph.v3i2.5275.

Abstract

Background: Alport Syndrome is an uncommon disease.

Case: We report a case of a young Indian male who presented with the characteristic ocular findings and systemic features of Alport Syndrome.

Conclusion: Any young patient with a chronic renal disease should have a careful ophthalmologic examination for Alport Syndrome.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Corneal Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Deafness / diagnosis
  • Humans
  • Lens Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Male
  • Nephritis, Hereditary / diagnosis*
  • Retinal Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Young Adult