Denys-Drash syndrome

Definition of Denys-Drash syndrome

Denys-Drash syndrome

(deh-NEES-drash SIN-drome)
A rare disorder that causes kidney failure before age 3, abnormal development of the sexual organs, and, in most cases, Wilms tumor (a type of kidney cancer). Children with Denys-Drash syndrome are also at high risk of some other types of cancer. Also called DDS.

Source: NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms