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WT1 gene analysis in sporadic early-onset and bilateral wilms tumor patients without associated abnormalities.
Journal of pediatric hematology/oncology - 1 Apr 2005
Perotti Daniela, Mondini Patrizia, Terenziani Monica, Spreafico Filippo, Collini Paola, Fossati-Bellani Franca, Radice Paolo
Abstract excerpt
The WT1 gene is responsible for two different genetic conditions characterized by genitourinary anomalies and susceptibility to Wilms tumor (WT): the WAGR syndrome and the Denys-Drash syndrome. Although only rarely, WT1 constitutional mutations have been reported also in WT patients without congenital defects. Due to the high survival rates that characterize the disease, these individuals must be identified and...
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