Table 9 Alport syndrome information page
Name | Alport syndrome |
|---|---|
Exemption code | RN1360 |
Group | Diseases of genito-urinary system |
Definition | Alport syndrome (SA) is a hereditary disease characterized by structural defect of type IV collagen leading to hematuria and structural alterations of the glomerular basement membrane. AS is often associated with hearing and vision Impairment caused by anomalies in cochlea and crystalline |
CCMR | CCMR—Renal and urogenital diseases Specialised reference institution: Name of institution—Nephrology |
HEAD of the centre | Name of responsible medical specialist |
Clinical sub-network | Renal pediatric diseases Specialised reference institution: Name of institution—Nephrology |
Head of clinical sub-network | Name of responsible medical specialist |