title: Alport's syndrome.
abstract: We review Alport's syndrome based on the description of seven members of a family whose disease was confirmed by percutaneous biopsy of renal specimens. The importance of genetic counseling and of the prophylaxis of hearing losses through cochlear protection is emphasized.
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Catandi M di
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: de Oliveira
authors.forename: R S
authors.initials: RS
authors.lastname: Costa
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006311:Hearing Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D009394:Nephritis, Hereditary / Q000150:complications* / Q000628:therapy