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Hereditary Leiomyomatosis and Renal Cell Cancer (HLRCC): Report of a Family Pedigree.

Authors :
Choi G
Kimonis V
Hall K
Lau WL
Source :
The American journal of the medical sciences [Am J Med Sci] 2020 Dec; Vol. 360 (6), pp. 724-727. Date of Electronic Publication: 2020 Jun 03.
Publication Year :
2020

Abstract

Hereditary leiomyomatosis and renal cell cancer (HLRCC) is a rare familial cancer syndrome with a germline mutation in the fumarate hydratase gene. Affected individuals are predisposed to development of cutaneous leiomyomas, uterine leiomyomas, and papillary renal cell carcinoma. We present a case of a mother and son pair affected with HLRCC, discuss clinical management, and examine potential syndromic manifestations in extended family members. Annual imaging surveillance for kidney cancer is recommended since 20-30% of individuals develop aggressive papillary type II renal cell carcinoma that can be difficult to treat once it has metastasized.<br /> (Copyright © 2020 Southern Society for Clinical Investigation. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1538-2990
Volume :
360
Issue :
6
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
The American journal of the medical sciences
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
32703534
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.amjms.2020.05.048