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Von hippel-lindau disease: a genetic and clinical review.
Seminars in ophthalmology - 1 Jan 2000
Haddad Nour Maya N, Cavallerano Jerry D, Silva Paolo S
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Von Hippel-Lindau Disease (VHL) is an autosomal dominant inherited systemic cancer syndrome that gives rise to cystic and highly vascularized tumors in many organs, including the eye. Recent studies have contributed to the understanding of VHL pathophysiology, genetics, and the role of the VHL protein. This article reviews recent studies on VHL clinical findings, genetics and tumorigenesis. METHODS:...
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