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Alport's syndrome--a case report

R A Prasad1, R K Bhatnagar, C Ratnakar

  • 1Department of Pathology, JIPMER, Pondicherry.

Indian Journal of Pathology & Microbiology
|July 1, 1996
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Alport syndrome, a rare hereditary nephritis with deafness, is infrequently seen in India. This report details a fatal case in a young female, challenging the notion of a better prognosis for females with this condition.

Area of Science:

  • Nephrology
  • Genetics
  • Pathology

Background:

  • Alport syndrome is a rare genetic disorder characterized by progressive hereditary nephritis and sensorineural deafness.
  • The condition is infrequently diagnosed in India, making case reports valuable for understanding its prevalence and presentation in the region.

Observation:

  • This study presents a fatal case of Alport syndrome in a young Indian girl.
  • The case exhibited characteristic ultrastructural changes in the kidney, consistent with the diagnosis.

Findings:

  • The fatal outcome in this young female challenges the general observation that females typically have a better prognosis than males with Alport syndrome.
  • Ultrastructural kidney pathology confirmed the diagnosis and provided insights into disease mechanisms.

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Implications:

  • This case highlights the variability in Alport syndrome prognosis, even within the same sex.
  • Further research is needed to understand the factors influencing disease severity and prognosis in different populations, particularly in India.