We will investigate the clinical manifestations and molecular genetic defects of heritable urologic malignant disorders. Families with urologic malignancy with known or suspected genetic basis will be enrolled. Affected individuals or individuals suspected of having a germline urologic malignant disorder will undergo periodic clinical assessment and genetic analyses for the purpose of: 1) definition and characterization of phenotype, 2) determination of the natural history of the disorder, and 3) genotype/phenotype correlation. Genetic linkage studies may be performed in situations in which the genetic basis of the disorder has not been elucidated.
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Identify and describe as yet unknown or uncharacterized inherited urologic malignant disorders.
Timeframe: on-going
Determine the genetic etiology of hereditary urologic malignant disorders in which the gene variation is unknown, by linkage analysis, positional cloning and evaluation of candidate genes.
Timeframe: on-going
Correlate specific mutations and their associated protein domains with disease phenotypic expression based on parameters including presenting age, clinical manifestations, histopathology and rate of recurrence.
Timeframe: on-going
Characterize the natural and clinical histories of inherited urologic malignant disorders.
Timeframe: on-going