Alport's syndrome.
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.
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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