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The International Pleuropulmonary Blastoma Registry
The International Pleuropulmonary Blastoma Registry
The Genetics of PPB

Critical Issues


Constitutional & Familial Issues: Genetics of PPB:


A Very Rare Disease: Enrolling Patients in the Registry


Cerebral Metastases in PPB


Genetic Study of PPB


PPB Associated with Cystic Nephroma and Other Renal Tumors


Type I PPB: Treatment Issues


Type II and III THERAPY RECOMMENDATION CHANGE

Join Our PPB Study

Whats New

04/09/2010
2010 PPB FAMILY WEEKEND IN WASHINGTON DC

02/15/2007
THERAPY CHANGE: PPB Types II and III

11/15/2006
PPB, Cystic Nephroma & Small Bowel Polyps

10/01/2005
Genetic Study in PPB - PPB Tissue Bank

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It is critical that we continue to collect information on PPB. We ask all families and physicians who use our information to allow us to collect data on every child with PPB. We ask for your help. Every time we receive an inquiry, we will ask to follow the patient.

Families and physicians may initiate the enrollment process. Forms may be downloaded as listed below.

Review Board / Human Subjects Committee Approvals

The International PPB Registry is approved on a continuing basis by the IRB of Children’s Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota.

Most institutions allow patients/families to enroll directly with the Registry using the consent/HIPAA and release forms provided here. Direct family enrollment often avoids the need for each institution’s IRB/HSC to review the Registry. (For a rare disease, it is often impractical and thus impossible to obtain individual IRB processing.) On the other hand, when necessary, the Registry will work eagerly with IRBs to satisfy requirements. Genetic Study in PPB: A Continuing Scientific Study of PPB Causes

The International PPB Registry is conducting a major study of genetic inheritance in PPB patients and their families. We ask that all PPB patients and their families consider participating. A detailed family medical history and a small blood or saliva sample are required. Please contact the Registry by phone at 612-813-7115 or by e-mail at gretchen.williams@childrensmn.org for more information. Or go to www.ppbgeneticstudy.org for more information.
The International Pleuropulmonary Blastoma Registry
Pediatric Oncology
Children’s Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota
2545 Chicago Ave. S., Suite 412
Minneapolis, MN 55404


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Data and recommendations on this site are conscientiously presented but some are unpublished observations and have not undergone peer review. Consultation with the Registry is encouraged to clarify any topics. The International PPB Registry advises caution in the citation of website information.
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