Medicine – MCQ 81 – Mutation in alpha 5 chain of collagen 4
Mutation in alpha 5 chain of collagen 4, the diagnosis is:
a) Alport’s syndrome
b) Thin membrane disease
c) Nodular glomerulosclerosis
d) Good pasture syndrome
Correct answer : a) Alport’s syndrome
(Alport’ syndrome is a hereditary nephritis characterized by microscopic hematuria and deafness.