Definition
Von Hippel-Lindau disease is an inherited syndrome characterized by benign and malignant tumors in multiple organs.
Symptoms
- Retinal hemangioblastoma
- Cerebellar hemangioblastoma
- Kidney carcinoma
- Pheochromocytoma
Reasons
VHL gene mutation.
Diagnosis
Clinical criteria, genetic testing.
Treatment
Surgery, radiosurgery.
Which Polyclinic Should You Apply To?
Genetics Polyclinic
What to Do in an Emergency?
In case of neurological deficit, emergency services should be consulted.
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