Publication: WAGR syndrome in a Nepalese male child
Date
2016
Authors
Article Type
Case Report
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
ISSN (Print) : 1993-2979 | ISSN (Online) : 1993-2987
Volume Title
Pages
Pages: 121 - 123
Publisher
Institute of Medicine
Abstract
Abstract
WAGR syndrome which includes Wilms' tumor, aniridia, genitourinary anomalies and mental retardation is a rare, sporadic, genetic disorder characterized by de nova deletion in the distal band of 11p13chromosome. Here, we report first case of WAGR from Nepal of a 5 year old male child with hypospadias, right Wilms' tumor and bilateral aniridia treated successfully by surgery and chemotherapy.
Keywords: WAGR syndrome, Wilms' tumor, Hypospadias, Aniridia, Chemotherapy
Description
RP Chaudhary
MS Pediatric Surgeon, Assoc.Professor, National Academy of Medical Sciences, Kanti's Children's Hospital,
M Chaudhary
MD Ophthalmologist, Assoc. Professor, IOM, Tribhuvan University.
Keywords
WAGR syndrome, Wilms' tumor, Hypospadias, Aniridia, Chemotherapy
Identifier
https://doi.org/10.59779/jiomnepal.968