Abstract
Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome (BWS) is characterized by congenital overgrowth, macroglossia and omphalocele or umbilical hernia. Children with BWS may also have all or some of the following features: asymmetry (hemihypertrophy) of the limbs, torso or face, hypoglycemia, organomegaly, ear pits or creases, and embryonal tumors. The frequency of BWS is approximately 1:14,000 births. We present a guide for the management of children with BWS aimed at helping pediatricians and general practitioners or specialists in the clinical follow-up of these patients. This guide has been structured according to different age groups and is based on published evidence.
Translated title of the contribution | Clinical guide to the management of patients with Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome |
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Original language | Spanish |
Pages (from-to) | 252-259 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Anales de Pediatria |
Volume | 64 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published or Issued - Mar 2006 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome
- Clinical guide
- Follow-up
- Tumor risk
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health