Kidney Cancer, Von Hippel-lindau Syndrome
Conditions
Keywords
renal cell carcinoma, von Hippel-Lindau syndrome
Brief summary
RATIONALE: The identification of gene mutations in individuals who have or are at risk for von Hippel-Lindau syndrome may allow doctors to better determine the genetic processes involved in the development of cancer. PURPOSE: This genetic study is finding gene mutations in participants with von Hippel-Lindau syndrome or who are at risk for developing von Hippel-Lindau syndrome.
Detailed description
OBJECTIVES: * Obtain laboratory identification and confirmation of research results for gene mutations in participants previously enrolled in NCI-99-C-0053 who have von Hippel-Lindau (VHL) syndrome or who are at risk for VHL syndrome. * Determine genotype status in these participants. OUTLINE: Participants submit a blood or buccal sample for genetic mutation analysis. Participants may receive genetic counseling and/or the results of genetic testing, if desired. PROJECTED ACCRUAL: A maximum of 260 participants will be accrued for this study.
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Inclusion criteria
DISEASE CHARACTERISTICS: * Prior enrollment in the von Hippel-Lindau (VHL) Syndrome Epidemiology Study NCI-99-C-0053 * Meets 1 of the following criteria: * Diagnosis of VHL syndrome * At risk of VHL syndrome * Family member of patient with VHL syndrome * VHL syndrome genotype is not known PATIENT CHARACTERISTICS: Age * Adult Performance status * Not specified Life expectancy * Not specified Hematopoietic * Not specified Hepatic * Not specified Renal * Not specified PRIOR CONCURRENT THERAPY: Biologic therapy * Not specified Chemotherapy * Not specified Endocrine therapy * Not specified Radiotherapy * Not specified Surgery * Not specified
Countries
United States