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Hereditary Leiomyomatosis and Renal Cell Cancer

Hereditary leiomyomatosis and renal cell cancer (HLRCC) is a disorder that makes people tend to develop benign tumors (leiomyomas) in the skin and, in females, the uterus. This condition also increases the risk of kidney cancer.

Features of the condition

• Skin leiomyomas (benign smooth muscle tumors)
• Uterine fibroids
• Kidney cancer

Risk Factors

• Multiple skin leiomyomas (confirmed with a biopsy from a dermatologist)

Genetic Tests

The following genetic tests may be appropriate based on your personal and/or family history:

• FH

Schedule an Appointment

To speak with a board-certified genetic counselor about your risks for this disease:

• Schedule genetic counseling appointment online
• Or call 1-800-975-4819
• Send email

Learn More

National Institutes of Health Genetics Home Reference(NIH/GHR)

American Society of Clinical Oncology