61. Alport Syndrome Home Page - What Does Alport Syndrome Home Page Stand For? Defin What does alport syndrome Home Page stand for? Definition of alport syndrome Home Page in the list of acronyms provided by the Free Online Dictionary and http://acronyms.thefreedictionary.com/Alport Syndrome Home Page

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cddcodebase = "navtools/topmenu/";cddcodebase367050 = "navtools/topmenu/"; Article Manager Home Back to Health Library Print This Page ... Male urinary system Alport syndrome Definition: Alport syndrome is an inherited disorder (usually X-linked) involving damage to the kidney, blood in the urine , and in some families, loss of hearing. The disorder may also include eye defects. Alternative Names: Hereditary nephritis; Hematuria - nephropathy - deafness; Hemorrhagic familial nephritis; Hereditary deafness and nephropathy Causes, incidence, and risk factors: Alport syndrome is very similar to hereditary nephritis. There may be nerve deafness and congenital eye abnormalities associated with Alport syndrome. The cause is a mutation in a gene for collagen. The disorder is uncommon, and most often affects males since the genetic defect is typically found on the X chromosome. In women, the disorder is usually mild, with minimal or no symptoms. Women can transmit the gene for the disorder to their children, even if the woman has no symptoms of the disorder. In men, the symptoms are more severe and progress faster. The disorder causes chronic glomerulonephritis with destruction of the glomeruli in the kidneys. Initially, there are no symptoms. Progressive destruction of the glomeruli causes

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Home FAQ Start The Analyst Alport Syndrome Conditions that suggest it It can lead to... Treatment recommendations Alport Syndrome is an inherited disease that affects the glomeruli , the tiny blood vessels within the kidneys that filter the blood of its wastes. It was first described by an English doctor, A. Cecil Alport. Because of the way Alport Syndrome is inherited, the disease tends to be more severe in men than in women. Alport Syndrome causes progressive kidney damage. This means that the glomeruli undergo a gradual but persistent process of destruction, leading to kidney failure in many cases. Boys with Alport Syndrome inevitably develop kidney failure, but kidney failure in girls is unusual. The age at which boys with Alport Syndrome develop kidney failure varies from family to family. It may occur as early as 15-20 years of age, but in some families, kidney failure does not develop until the men are 40-50 years of age. The central feature of the disease is the presence of blood in the urine. Boys with Alport Syndrome develop this symptom in infancy, while girls who carry the Alport gene may or may not have it.

64. Health Encyclopedia alport syndrome is an inherited (usually Xlinked) disorder involving damage to the kidney, blood in the urine , and in some families, loss of hearing . http://healthcontent.baptisteast.com/adamcontent/ency/article/000504.asp

Member Sign In Visitors/Patients Physicians/Clinicians Employees Search: About Baptist Services Education Health Information ... Contact Us Printer Friendly Send to a Friend Search Health Encyclopedia Click here Disease Injury ... Test Alport syndrome Male urinary system Overview Symptoms Treatment ... Prevention Alternate Names Hereditary nephritis; Hematuria - nephropathy - deafness; Hemorrhagic familial nephritis; Hereditary deafness and nephropathy Definition Alport syndrome is an inherited (usually X-linked) disorder involving damage to the kidney, blood in the urine , and in some families, loss of hearing . The disorder may also include eye defects Causes and Risk Alport syndrome is very similar to hereditary nephritis. There may be nerve deafness and congenital eye abnormalities associated with Alport syndrome. The cause is a mutation in a gene for collagen. The disorder is uncommon, and most often affects males since the genetic defect is typically found on the X chromosome. In women, the disorder is usually mild, with minimal or no symptoms. Women can transmit the gene for the disorder to their children, even if the woman has no symptoms of the disorder. In men, the symptoms are more severe and progress faster. The disorder causes chronic glomerulonephritis with destruction of the glomeruli. Initially, there are no symptoms. Progressive destruction of the glomeruli causes

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Alport syndrome [Categories: Nephrology, Eponymous diseases, Genetic disorders] Alport syndrome is a (Click link for more info and facts about genetic) genetic condition characterized by the progressive loss of (Either of two bean-shaped excretory organs that filter wastes (especially urea) from the blood and excrete them and water in urine; urine passes out of the kidney through ureters to the bladder) kidney function and hearing. Alport syndrome can also affect the eyes. The presence of (The fluid (red in vertebrates) that is pumped by the heart) blood in the (Liquid excretory product) urine (The presence of blood in the urine; often a symptom of urinary tract disease) hematuria ) is almost always found in this condition. It was first identified in a British family by Dr. Cecil A. Alport in 1927. Alport syndrome is caused by ((genetics) any event that changes genetic structure; any alteration in the inherited nucleic acid sequence of the genotype of an organism) mutation s in COL4A3, COL4A4, and COL4A5, (A fibrous scleroprotein in bone and cartilage and tendon and other connective tissue; yields gelatin on boiling)

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Injury Disease Nutrition Poison ... Prevention Alport syndrome Definition: Alport syndrome is an inherited disorder (usually X-linked) involving damage to the kidney, blood in the urine , and in some families, loss of hearing. The disorder may also include eye defects. Alternative Names: Hereditary nephritis; Hematuria - nephropathy - deafness; Hemorrhagic familial nephritis; Hereditary deafness and nephropathy Causes, incidence, and risk factors: Alport syndrome is very similar to hereditary nephritis. There may be nerve deafness and congenital eye abnormalities associated with Alport syndrome. The cause is a mutation in a gene for collagen. The disorder is uncommon, and most often affects males since the genetic defect is typically found on the X chromosome. In women, the disorder is usually mild, with minimal or no symptoms. Women can transmit the gene for the disorder to their children, even if the woman has no symptoms of the disorder. In men, the symptoms are more severe and progress faster. The disorder causes chronic glomerulonephritis with destruction of the glomeruli in the kidneys. Initially, there are no symptoms. Progressive destruction of the glomeruli causes

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68. Kidney Health Australia . Information on hereditary nephritis or alport syndrome......File, (Hereditary nephritis Alport sydrome.pdf, (111k)). http://www.kidney.org.au/?section=2&subsection=130

69. Alport Syndrome - St. Joseph Mercy, Ann Arbor Michigan alport syndrome St. Joseph Mercy Health System Hospitals serving Ann Arbor, SE Michigan, Washtenaw County, Livingston County, Wayne County, Oakland County http://www.sjmercyhealth.org/12414.cfm

@import url(default.css); Online Health Information Health Information - Rare Diseases and Disorders Back to Health Library Print This Page Email to a Friend National Organization for Rare Disorders, Inc. Alport Syndrome Synonyms Disorder Subdivisions General Discussion Resources ... For a Complete Report Important It is possible that the main title of the report Alport Syndrome is not the name you expected. Please check the synonyms listing to find the alternate name(s) and disorder subdivision(s) covered by this report. Synonyms Hereditary Nephritis Nephritis and Nerve Deafness, Hereditary Nephropathy and Deafness, Hereditary Hematuria-Nephropathy Deafness Hemorrhagic Familial Nephritis Hereditary Deafness and Nephropathy Hereditary Nephritis With Sensory Deafness Disorder Subdivisions Autosomal Dominant Alport Syndrome (ADAS) Autosomal Recessive Alport Syndrome (ARAS) X-Linked Alport Syndrome (XLAS) General Discussion Alport syndrome is a group of hereditary disorders characterized by progressive deterioration of parts of the kidney known as basement membranes. This deterioration may lead to chronic kidney (renal) disease. Eventually, severe renal failure (end-stage renal disease or ESRD) may develop. Some types of Alport syndrome may also affect vision and hearing. Most cases of Alport syndrome have an X-linked pattern of inheritance. Resources American Kidney Fund, Inc.

70. Inheritance Of Alport Syndrome & Your Child alport syndrome is an inherited disease of the kidney, Three Genetic Types of alport syndrome Xlinked alport syndrome is the most common form, http://www.aakp.org/AAKP/RenalifeArt/2004/alportsyndrome.htm

By Clifford E. Kashtan, MD Alport syndrome is an inherited disease of the kidney, inner ear (cochlea) and eye caused by genetic mutations that affect the type IV collagen family of proteins. Type IV collagen is a major part of important tissue structures known as basement membranes. Abnormal basement membranes in the kidney, cochlea and eye are responsible for the clinical features of Alport syndrome. Type IV collagen is a family of six proteins, or chains, known as alpha-1 through alpha-6 chains. Alport syndrome is caused by mutations that affect the alpha-3, alpha-4 or alpha-5 type IV collagen chains. Because men pass their X chromosomes to their daughters but not to their sons, a man with X-linked Alport syndrome will pass the disease to all of his daughters but his sons cannot inherit the disease. As for a woman with X-linked Alport syndrome, every time she is pregnant there is a 50:50 chance she will pass the X chromosome carrying the mutant alpha-5 chain gene (and the disease) to the baby, whether the baby is a girl or a boy. At least 15 percent of people with Alport syndrome have the autosomal recessive form of the disease. The genes that make the alpha-3 and alpha-4 type IV collagen chains are located on chromosome 2. Everyone has two copies of chromosome 2, so everyone has two copies of the alpha-3 and alpha-4 chain genes. Autosomal recessive Alport syndrome results when a person has mutations in both copies of the alpha-3 chain gene or the alpha-4 chain gene. Unlike X-linked Alport syndrome, the autosomal recessive type affects girls just as severely as boys.

71. The Health Library — Urinary System alport syndrome (Hereditary Nephritis). alport syndromeNKF alport syndromeKidney Foundation of Canada alport syndromeGenetics Home Reference, NLM http://healthlibrary.stanford.edu/resources/internet/bodysystems/urinary_kidney.

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72. Glomerular Diseases The primary indicator of alport syndrome is a family history of chronic glomerular disease Men with alport syndrome usually first show evidence of renal http://kidney.niddk.nih.gov/kudiseases/pubs/glomerular/

Email To A Friend Home : Glomerular Diseases Glomerular Diseases On this page: What are the kidneys and what do they do? How do glomerular diseases interfere with kidney function? What are the symptoms of glomerular disease? How is glomerular disease diagnosed? ... For More Information Many diseases affect kidney function by attacking the glomeruli, the tiny units within the kidney where blood is cleaned. Glomerular diseases include many conditions with a variety of genetic and environmental causes, but they fall into two major categories: Glomerulonephritis (gloh-MAIR-yoo-loh-neh-FRY-tis) describes the inflammation of the membrane tissue in the kidney that serves as a filter, separating wastes and extra fluid from the blood. Glomerulosclerosis (gloh-MAIR-yoo-loh-skleh-ROH-sis) describes the scarring or hardening of the tiny blood vessels within the kidney. Although glomerulonephritis and glomerulosclerosis have different causes, they can both lead to end-stage renal disease (ESRD). Top What are the kidneys and what do they do? The two kidneys are bean-shaped organs located near the middle of the back, just below the rib cage to the left and right of the spine. Each about the size of a fist, these organs act as sophisticated filters for the body. They process about 400 quarts of blood a day to sift out about 2 quarts of waste products and extra water that eventually leave the body as urine.

73. Alport Syndrome alport syndrome (Source Boystown Research Registry). alport syndrome (AS) is characterized by hereditary nephritis (kidney disease known as Bright s http://www.odc.state.or.us/tadoc/hloss2.htm

Deaf and Hard of Hearing Access Program (DHHAP)-Technical Assistance Center DHHAP Information and Technical Assistance Series Category: Causes of Hearing Loss and Hearing Loss in General Alport Syndrome (Source: Boystown Research Registry) Alport Syndrome (AS) is characterized by hereditary nephritis (kidney disease known as Bright's disease in the past) and sensorineural hearing loss. The mode of inheritance may be X-linked or autosomal dominant. Less common symptoms include a defect of the lens of the eye called anterior lenticonus and a defect of blood platelets that can cause bleeding complications. AS is usually diagnosed by a test for blood and protein in the urine, hearing tests, and an extended family history. Hearing loss commonly occurs in childhood. Most subtypes of AS include a bilateral progressive sensorineural hearing loss of mild to moderate degree, but some individuals may have a severe to profound loss. Females generally have a milder hearing loss than their male relatives if they have one at all. Management of the hearing loss includes regular audiologic follow-up, use of hearing aides, and avoidance of certain drugs and excessive noise exposure that can cause further hearing loss. Mutations (changes from the normal genetic structure) responsible for AS have been found in a collagen gene, COL4A5, which is on the long arm of the X chromosome (Xq22). Several different mutations in the COL4A5 gene have been identified, which are thought to relate to the variation in age of onset and severity among families with AS. At this time a gene for autosomal dominant AS has not been identified.

74. Alport Syndrome alport syndrome is an inherited disorder (usually Xlinked) involving damage to the kidney, blood in the urine, and in some families, loss of hearing. http://www.pennhealth.com/ency/article/000504.htm

Appointments Medical Services Health Information Find a Doctor Search: Search Encyclopedia: List of Topics Print This Page  General ENT, Renal Disease Alport syndrome Male urinary system Definition: Alport syndrome is an inherited disorder (usually X-linked) involving damage to the kidney, blood in the urine , and in some families, loss of hearing. The disorder may also include eye defects. Alternative Names: Hereditary nephritis; Hematuria - nephropathy - deafness; Hemorrhagic familial nephritis; Hereditary deafness and nephropathy Causes, incidence, and risk factors: Alport syndrome is very similar to hereditary nephritis. There may be nerve deafness and congenital eye abnormalities associated with Alport syndrome. The cause is a mutation in a gene for collagen. The disorder is uncommon, and most often affects males since the genetic defect is typically found on the X chromosome. In women, the disorder is usually mild, with minimal or no symptoms. Women can transmit the gene for the disorder to their children, even if the woman has no symptoms of the disorder. In men, the symptoms are more severe and progress faster. The disorder causes chronic glomerulonephritis with destruction of the glomeruli in the kidneys. Initially, there are no symptoms. Progressive destruction of the glomeruli causes

75. Alport Syndrome alport syndrome. (See HEARING IMPAIRMENTS, KIDNEY DISEASES, HEREDITARY, VISION IMPAIRMENTS). alport syndromeHereditary Nephritis Study, http://www.childhealthinfo.com/alport-syndrome.htm

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76. Alport Syndrome alport syndrome is an inherited (usually Xlinked) disorder involving damage to the kidney, alport syndrome is very similar to hereditary nephritis. http://www.shands.org/health/information/article/000504.htm

Disease Injury Nutrition Poison ... Male urinary system Alport syndrome Definition: Alport syndrome is an inherited (usually X-linked) disorder involving damage to the kidney, blood in the urine , and in some families, loss of hearing . The disorder may also include eye defects Alternative Names: Hereditary nephritis; Hematuria - nephropathy - deafness; Hemorrhagic familial nephritis; Hereditary deafness and nephropathy Causes, incidence, and risk factors: Alport syndrome is very similar to hereditary nephritis. There may be nerve deafness and congenital eye abnormalities associated with Alport syndrome. The cause is a mutation in a gene for collagen. The disorder is uncommon, and most often affects males since the genetic defect is typically found on the X chromosome. In women, the disorder is usually mild, with minimal or no symptoms. Women can transmit the gene for the disorder to their children, even if the woman has no symptoms of the disorder. In men, the symptoms are more severe and progress faster. The disorder causes chronic glomerulonephritis with destruction of the glomeruli. Initially, there are no symptoms. Progressive destruction of the glomeruli causes

77. Disease - Alport Syndrome - Detroit, Michigan Disease alport syndrome - courtesy of Henry Ford Health System of Detroit, Michigan. http://www.henryfordhealth.org/15031.cfm

3D Tour of the Vattikuti Institute About the Institute The Vattikuti Institute Prostatectomy Prostate Cancer ... Health Encyclopedia Health Encyclopedia Back to main Health Information page Disease - Alport syndrome Male urinary system Definition: Alport syndrome is an inherited (usually X-linked) disorder involving damage to the kidney, blood in the urine , and in some families, loss of hearing . The disorder may also include eye defects Alternative Names: Hereditary nephritis; Hematuria - nephropathy - deafness; Hemorrhagic familial nephritis; Hereditary deafness and nephropathy Causes And Risk: Alport syndrome is very similar to hereditary nephritis. There may be nerve deafness and congenital eye abnormalities associated with Alport syndrome. The cause is a mutation in a gene for collagen. The disorder is uncommon, and most often affects males since the genetic defect is typically found on the X chromosome. In women, the disorder is usually mild, with minimal or no symptoms. Women can transmit the gene for the disorder to their children, even if the woman has no symptoms of the disorder. In men, the symptoms are more severe and progress faster. The disorder causes chronic glomerulonephritis with destruction of the glomeruli. Initially, there are no symptoms. Progressive destruction of the glomeruli causes

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79. Alport Syndrome alport syndrome. Broader Terms. genetic disorder. Broader Terms. nephritis. Broader Terms. sensorineural hearing loss. Broader Terms. syndrome http://crisp.cit.nih.gov/Thesaurus/00000279.htm

Prev Term: Alphavirus Next Term: alprazolam Alport syndrome Broader Terms: genetic disorder Broader Terms: nephritis Broader Terms: sensorineural hearing loss Broader Terms: syndrome Scope Note: hereditary disorder characterized by progressive sensorineural hearing loss, progressive pyelonephritis or glomerulonephritis, and, occasionally, ocular defects; transmitted as an autosomal dominant or X-linked trait. Term Number: Send your comments to: Melody Lowe

80. Alport Syndrome Articles, Support Groups, And Resources alport syndrome articles, support groups, and resources for patients from Med Help International (www.medhelp.org) http://www.medhelp.org/HealthTopics/Alport_Syndrome.html

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