von Hippel-Lindau Syndrome
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| Name: von Hippel-Lindau Syndrome |
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| Developmental abnormality of blood vessels in the eye and brain that affects young adults. |
Causes of von Hippel-Lindau Syndrome
Inherited. |
Symptoms of von Hippel-Lindau Syndrome
Visual disturbances from growth of tumors made of overgrown capillaries on the light sensitive retina at the back of the eye. |
Tests for von Hippel-Lindau Syndrome
Ophthalmoscopy (examining the eye with a magnifying light) shows abnormal growths. GT scan of brain may show tumors. |
Treatment for von Hippel-Lindau Syndrome
Laser photo coagulation or surgical resection of retinal tumors, and brain surgery to remove any tumors that develop.
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Complications of von Hippel-Lindau Syndrome of its treatment
Tumors may develop in cerebellum (lower back part of brain) and cause varied disturbances. |
Likely Outcome of von Hippel-Lindau Syndrome
No permanent cure, and outcome depends on number, severity and location of tumors. |
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