Alport syndrome physical examination
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Overview
Physical Examination
Physical Examination
Vital signs
- Systemic hypertension may be present
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
- Peripheral edema may be present
- Leimyomatosis may be present
Miscellaneous
- Anasarca may be present
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