Alport syndrome physical examination

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

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

• Sensorineural deafness

Extremities

• Peripheral edema may be present
• Leimyomatosis may be present

Miscellaneous

• Anasarca may be present