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Beckwith-Wiedemann Syndrome

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Definition

Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome is a consistent grouping of findings of unknown etiology (cause) and characterized by a large tongue (macroglossia), large organs (visceromegaly) and large body size (macrosomia), umbilical hernia or omphalocele (hernia of the navel), and low blood sugar in the newborn (neonatal hypoglycemia).

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Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors

The cause of Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome is unknown, but it appears to be genetic. Some cases may be associated with a defect in chromosome number 11.

Affected children are often large at birth. Many have an abdominal wall defect, such as an umbilical hernia or omphalocele. They have a characteristic facial appearance with a gaping mouth and large tongue.

Infancy can be a critical period because of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), omphalocele (when present), and an increased rate of tumor development (Wilm's tumor and adrenal carcinoma being most common).



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Review Date : 12/30/2002
Reviewed By : A.D.A.M. editorial. Previous review: Adam Ratner, M.D., Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network (2/1/2002).

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