Alport Syndrome Foundation

Behind The Mystery

Behind the Mystery: Alport Syndrome

Alport syndrome is a rare, genetic, and chronic kidney condition characterized by declining kidney function, which can lead to end-stage kidney disease. All patients experience kidney-related symptoms, and some experience hearing loss and eye abnormalities. Additionally, it's a highly progressive disease that is often undiagnosed or misdiagnosed. Alport syndrome is a disease that involves a mutation in the type 4...