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  • Title: Alport's syndrome in monozygotic twins.
    Author: Wang AY, Lai KN, Lai FM, Leung CB, Li PK.
    Journal: Am J Kidney Dis; 1996 Feb; 27(2):267-9. PubMed ID: 8659504.
    Abstract:
    Identical twins presented at the same time with renal failure. They also recalled a simultaneous history of "nephritis" as early as the age of 6 years. Renal biopsies revealed variably thickened glomerular basement membranes with the lamellation and splitting characteristic of Alport's syndrome. Bilateral sensorineural deafness was demonstrated in both twins on audiometric testing. A positive family history in the mother and one elder sister confirmed the diagnosis of Alport's syndrome. This is the first reported case of Alport's syndrome occurring in monozygotic twins.
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