INFORMATION ON VON HIPPEL-LINDAU DISEASE:-

Von Hippel-Lindau disease may be defined as a rare inherited genetic disorder which involve the abnormal growth of tumors in parts of the body particularly rich in blood supply. Tumors may develop in the retinas of the eyes (retinoangioma) or in the brain (cerebellar hemangioblastoma), parts of the brain, spinal cord, the adrenal glands (pheochromocytoma), and other parts of the body.

CAUSES OF VON HIPPEL-LINDAU DISEASE:-

Genetic disorder may be considered to be the main reason behind the development of von hippel-lindau disease.

SYMPTOMS OF VON HIPPEL-LINDAU DISEASE:-

1. Eye tumors.
2. Brain tumors.
3. Kidney tumors.
4. Adrenal gland tumors.
5. Other tumors such as pancreatic tumors, which are not usually cancerous, but occasionally a cancerous tumor may develop.

DIAGNOSIS OF VON HIPPEL-LINDAU DISEASE:-

Clinically von hippel-lindau disease can be identified by:-

1. Abdominal CT scan.
2. Ultrasound.
3. Ocular color Doppler sonography.
4. MRI of brain.
5. Genetic testing.

TREATMENT OF VON HIPPEL-LINDAU DISEASE:-

Treatment for the subject with von hippel-lindau disease depends on which tumors he/she have. Most of the tumors can be removed by surgery and some do not need to be removed unless they are causing symptoms like a brain tumor. Subjects with von hippel-lindau must have complete physical examinations time to time. Eye examinations should also be done regularly, since eye tumors may develop.

Close watch should be kept over any kidney cysts. Kidney cyst may be removed surgically to reduce the risk of developing kidney cancer.