Von Hippel-Lindau syndrome Flashcards by Zoe Doak | Brainscape

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inheritance

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autosomal dominant

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on what chromosome is the VHL gene located?

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Chromosome 3

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What does VHL predispose patients to?

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Neoplasia

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What cancers commonly develop in VHL?

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cerebellar haemangiomas
retinal haemangiomas
renal cysts (premalignant)
phaeochromocytoma
extra-renal cysts: epididymal, pancreatic, hepatic
endolymphatic sac tumours
clear-cell renal cell carcinoma

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