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What is Alport syndrome? Alport syndrome is a genetic condition characterized by ...
Alport syndrome is an inherited disorder that leads to kidney damage. ... Alport syndrome is an inherited form of kidney inflammation (nephritis). It's caused by a mutation in a ...
Glomerular Diseases (National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)
... at achieving those two goals simultaneously. Hereditary Nephritis—Alport Syndrome The primary indicator of Alport syndrome is a family history of chronic glomerular disease, ...
Your kidneys are two bean-shaped organs, each about the size of your fists. They are located near the middle of your back, just below the rib cage. Inside ...
Healthy kidneys clean your blood by removing excess fluid, minerals and wastes. They also make hormones that keep your bones strong and your blood healthy. But ...