Missed diagnosis: A case of Von Hippel-Lindau that highlights importance of considering cancer syndromes in multiple system symptoms

Von Hippel-Lindau disease is an autosomal dominant trait that predisposes individuals to benign and malignant tumors. It is rare, with prevalence of around 1 in 36,000. This case reports systematic limitations in knowledge of cancer syndromes, and provides a resource for junior doctors, as well as offering an interesting look at complex diagnostics.