Journal of Nephrology & Therapeutics

Yashaswini Rangan

Publications

• Case Report
  Autosomal Dominant Alport Syndrome Presenting as Proteinuria at Marine Corps Physical Fitness Test: A Case Report and Review
  Author(s): Wisit Cheungpasitporn, Quanhathai Kaewpoowat, Promporn Suksaranjit, Wonngarm Kittanamongkolchai, Narat Srivali, Patompong Ungprasert and Yashaswini RanganWisit Cheungpasitporn, Quanhathai Kaewpoowat, Promporn Suksaranjit, Wonngarm Kittanamongkolchai, Narat Srivali, Patompong Ungprasert and Yashaswini Rangan
  
  A 19-year-old Caucasian male presented to Nephrology Clinic for evaluation of proteinuria. He denied any hearing or vision impairment. The patient reported significant family history for kidney problem in his father, paternal uncle, paternal aunts and his half brother who shared the same father. Physical examination revealed a blood pressure of 136/60 mmHg with no peripheral edema. Laboratory evaluation disclosed a serum creatinine of 0.7 mg/dl, 24-hour urine protein of 2.4 g and serum albumin of 3.7 g/dl. Urinalysis demonstrated dysmorphic red blood cells. A renal biopsy revealed the diagnosis of Alport syndrome. From his paternal family history, the disease was transmitted by autosomal dominant inheritance. The diagnosis of autosomal dominant Alport syndrome was made. He was prescribed lisinopril 5 mg per day. Referrals with Ophthalmology and Audiology were performed with showed no .. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2161-0959.S8-001

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