\"Perlman Syndrome\" \u2013\u00a0What Is It?<\/h2><\/div>
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Perlman syndrome is a severe hereditary disorder that is associated with tall stature, high mortality in early life, and kidney tumors. Characteristic features are polyhydramnios (a lot of amniotic fluid), distinctive facial features, kidney malformations, nephroblastomatosis (a precursor of Wilms’ tumor, a kidney tumor), and various congenital anomalies. More than 50% of those affected die in the neonatal period from complications such as kidney failure and lung problems.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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