Ascending aortic aneurysm and histopathology in Alport syndrome: a case report

Ascending aortic aneurysm and histopathology in Alport syndrome: a case report

Abstract Background Alport syndrome (AS) is caused by mutations in type IV collagen genes that typically target and compromise the integrity of basement membranes in kidney, ocular, and sensorineural cochlear tissues. Type IV and V collagens are also integral components of arterial walls, and wherea...

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Main Authors: Ali Kamiar, Qusai Alitter, Jose M. C. Capcha, Ali Saad, Keith A. Webster, Lina A. Shehadeh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-10-01
Series:BMC Nephrology
Subjects:
Alport syndrome
Ascending aortic aneurysm
Kidney dysfunction
Aneurysm repair
Hypertension
Ascending aortic histopathology
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12882-023-03345-5

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12882-023-03345-5

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