WAGR Syndrome - Treatment

Treatment

Children with WAGR syndrome receive regular (3-4 monthly) kidney surveillance for Wilm's tumour until at least the age of 6–8 years and thereafter remain under some follow-up because of the risk of late onset nephropathy (40% of patients over the age of 12 years). Females with WAGR syndrome may have streak ovaries, which can increase their risk for gonadoblastoma. Malformations of the vagina and/or uterus may also be present.

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