Alport's syndrome

Authors

  • P Bastola Lumbini Eye Institute, Palpa Lions Lacoul Eye Hospital, Tansen, Palpa
  • SN Joshi Tribhuvan University, Teaching Hospital, B.P. Koirala Lions Centre for Ophthalmic Studies, Kathmandu, Maharajganj
  • M Chaudhary Tribhuvan University, Teaching Hospital, B.P. Koirala Lions Centre for Ophthalmic Studies, Kathmandu, Maharajganj
  • DN Shah Tribhuvan University, Teaching Hospital, B.P. Koirala Lions Centre for Ophthalmic Studies, Kathmandu, Maharajganj

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3126/kumj.v8i2.3566

Keywords:

Alport's syndrome, Anterior lenticonus, Oil droplet sign, Anterior capsular cataract, Perimacular flecks

Abstract

Alport's syndrome (Haemorrhagic Familial Nephritis) is a rare syndrome. It encompasses a group of heterogeneously inherited disorders involving the basement membrane of the kidney frequently involving the cochlea and the eye. We describe here the detailed ocular findings and the systemic problems of a case of Alport's syndrome in a 30 years male from Nepal. The current understanding of the clinical features and aetiopathogenesis are also discussed.

Key words: Alport's syndrome; Anterior lenticonus; Oil droplet sign; Anterior capsular cataract; Perimacular flecks

DOI: 10.3126/kumj.v8i2.3566

Kathmandu University Medical Journal (2010), Vol. 8, No. 2, Issue 30, 238-240

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Published

2010-08-20

How to Cite

Bastola, P., Joshi, S., Chaudhary, M., & Shah, D. (2010). Alport’s syndrome. Kathmandu University Medical Journal, 8(2), 238–240. https://doi.org/10.3126/kumj.v8i2.3566

Issue

Vol. 8 No. 2 (2010)

Section

Case Notes