WAGR syndrome, Wilms' tumor, aniridia, gonadoblastoma, mental retardation: a review apropos of 2 cases
Mochon, M.C.; Blanc, J.F.; Plauchu, H.; Philip, T.
Pediatrie 42(4): 249-252
1987
ISSN/ISBN: 0031-4021 PMID: 2823214 Document Number: 303708
From 41 reviewed cases and 2 personal observations of the WAGR syndrome, the main symptoms and their relative frequency are described: aniridia, mental retardation, Wilms' tumor. Sexual anomalies and gonadoblastoma are less frequent. The chromosomic micro-deletion can be shown by using highly sophisticated cytogenetic techniques, or suspected by blood enzymatic dosage (mainly catalase). Kidney echographic follow-up is highly recommended.