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Is there a patient portal at Virginia Hospital Center?

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What is the pathophysiology of VHL disease?

Vibra Health Lab's Patient Portal allows you to view your results from anywhere with a cell phone or computer. Your provider must be using our online Patient Portal feature for you to receive your results online. You will need to provide your email address and cell phone number at the time of your appointment to receive your results.

What is the function of the VHL gene?

May 07, 2019 · Learn about VHL and others dealing with the disease, whether you are a patient, a family member, friend, or other caregiver. There is support for everyone. vhl alliance. Search. ... Explore key content below for VHL patients and caregivers. What is VHL? Manifestations; Genetics; First in Family; Clinical Care Active Surveillance; Treatment ...

Where is the VHL lab located?

VHL provides physicians with an easy to implement medication monitoring program. Our toxicology menu is performed on LC/MS/MS: Liquid Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry. All Positive results include a quantitation value to identify exactly which drug and precisely how much is detected. BLOOD WORK More than Blood!

What is VHL disease?

VHL disease is caused by a mutation in the VHL gene and is inherited in an autosomal dominant manner. Early detection and treatment of VHL disease is important, and usually involves surgical removal of tumors. [1] [2] Last updated: 2/2/2016.

What is MedlinePlus?

MedlinePlus was designed by the National Library of Medicine to help you research your health questions, and it provides more information about this topic. Genetics Home Reference (GHR) contains information on Von Hippel-Lindau disease. This website is maintained by the National Library of Medicine.

What is the cause of Von Hippel-Lindau disease?

Von Hippel-Lindau (VHL) disease is caused by a mutation in the VHL gene. This gene is a tumor suppressor gene, which helps to control cell growth. Mutations in the VHL gene lead to a lack of regulation of cell growth and survival, allowing cells to grow and divide uncontrollably. This contributes to the formation of the tumors associated with VHL disease. [2]

What is the HPO database?

People with the same disease may not have all the symptoms listed. This information comes from a database called the Human Phenotype Ontology (HPO) . The HPO collects information on symptoms that have been described in medical resources.

Can a VHL cause hearing loss?

These growths can cause hearing loss in one or both ears, as well as ringing in the ears (tinnitus) and problems with balance. [1] [2] Individuals with VHL disease are also at a higher risk than normal for certain types of cancer, especially kidney cancer. [949] . Renal cell carcinoma occurs in about 70% of individuals with VHL disease by age 60 ...

Is VHL inherited?

Mutations in the gene that causes VHL disease (the VHL gene) are inherited in an autosomal dominant manner. This means that having a mutation in only one copy of the VHL gene in each cell is enough to increase a person's risk of developing VHL disease.

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