hereditary nephritis
A group of inherited conditions characterized initially by hematuria and slowly progressing to renal insufficiency. The most common form is the Alport syndrome (hereditary nephritis with hearing loss) which is caused by mutations in genes for type IV collagen and defective glomerular basement membrane.
MONDO:0001166
nephritis
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MONDO:0100191
inherited kidney disorder
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familial nephritis
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hereditary nephritis
exact
nephritis, familial
related
SPAC688.03c SPBC146.06c