5 Questions
What are the components of WAGR syndrome?
Wilms tumor, Aniridia, Genitourinary anomalies, Mental retardation
Describe the characteristics of Denys-Drash Syndrome.
Gonadal dysgenesis (male pseudohermaphroditism), early-onset nephropathy leading to renal failure
What mnemonic can be used to remember the features of Beckwith-Wiedemann Syndrome?
BORGOMACH (Beckwith-Organomegaly-macroGlossia-Omphalocele-Adrenal Cytomegaly-Hemihypertrophy)
Which syndrome has the highest risk (~90%) for developing Wilms tumor?
Denys-Drash Syndrome
What does the mnemonic DiNG stand for in relation to Denys-Drash Syndrome?
DiNG stands for Denys-Drash, nephropathy, Gonadal dysgenesis
Test your knowledge on genetic syndromes linked to WT1 and WT2 genes. Explore WAGR Syndrome featuring Wilms tumor and aniridia, Denys-Drash Syndrome with gonadal dysgenesis, and Beckwith-Wiedemann Syndrome characterized by organomegaly and macroglossia.
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