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Denys-Drash syndrome

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A syndrome that is characterized by the association of diffuse mesangial sclerosis (DMS), male pseudohermaphroditism with a 46,XY karyotype, and nephroblastoma that derives_from an abnormality in the WT1 gene (Wilms' tumor suppressor gene).

Signs and symptoms

  • Epicanthus
  • Wide anterior fontanel
  • Septate vagina
  • Male pseudohermaphroditism
  • Uterus didelphys
  • Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis
  • Posterolateral diaphragmatic hernia
  • Enlarged kidney
  • Neonatal respiratory distress
  • Stage 5 chronic kidney disease