A case report of Beckwith Wiedemann Syndrome with prolonged hypoglycaemia and requiring hemi-glossectomy
Journal Title: Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research - Year 2018, Vol 6, Issue 8
Abstract
Beckwith Wiedemann Syndrome (BWS) is a congenital condition characterised by overgrowth of different body parts which is usually manifested at birth. It is a rare condition where there may be asymmetric body growth or hemi hyperplasia, omphalocele or other abdominal wall defects, hypoglycaemia in neonatal period, macroglossia, intra abdominal organomegally, ear skin creases or pits, and renal abnormalities. They have high risk to develop tumours; especially Wilms tumour, hepatoblastoma, rhabdomyosarcoma. Degree of clinical manifestations vary from person to person as some may have all features while some may have only one symptom.
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Dr Mansoor KP
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