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Alport syndrome physical examination

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Overview

Overview

Physical Examination

Physical Examination

Vital signs

Eyes

Fundoscopy shows:

  • Cataracts may be present
  • Subcapsular posterior lens opacities may be present
  • Lenticonus may be present
  • Retinal flecks (dot-and-fleck retinopathy) may be present
  • Posterior polymorphous corneal dystrophy/corneal epithelial erosions may be present

Ears

Extremities

Miscellaneous

References

References

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