Alport syndrome
Alport syndrome is a rare genetic condition that mainly affects the kidneys and hearing. It is named after the doctor who first identified the condition in 1927, Dr Arthur Cecil Alport.
Alport syndrome occurs when there is a problem with one of the important fibres that make up a membrane in the tiny filters of the kidneys. This makes the kidneys ‘leaky’ and affects their ability to filter the blood. Over time this can cause scarring and kidney damage. There is a similar membrane in the inner ear, so hearing is also affected.
Read about Alport syndrome in the rare conditions section of the Kidney Care UK website.
You can also find more information on the Alport UK website.
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