ALPORTS-SYNDROME IN MONOZYGOTIC TWINS

Identical twins presented at the same time with renal failure, They al so recalled a simultaneous history of ''nephritis'' as early as the ag e of 6 years, Renal biopsies revealed variably thickened glomerular ba sement membranes with the lamellation and splitting characteristic of Alport's syndrome, Bilateral sensorineural deafness was demonstrated i n both twins on audiometric testing, A positive family history in the mother and one elder sister confirmed the diagnosis of Alport's syndro me, This is the first reported case of Alport's syndrome occurring in monozygotic twins. (C) 1996 by the National Kidney Foundation, Inc.