Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome (patient information)

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Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome

Overview

What are the symptoms?

What are the causes?

Who is at highest risk?

When to seek urgent medical care?

Diagnosis

Treatment options

Prevention

Where to find medical care for Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome?

What to expect (Outlook/Prognosis)?

Possible complications

Prevention

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Assistant-Editor-In-Chief: Kalsang Dolma, M.B.B.S.[2]

Overview

Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome is a congenital (present from birth) growth disorder that causes large body size, large organs, and other symptoms.

What are the symptoms of Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome?

What are the causes of Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome?

  • The cause of Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome is unknown, but it may be genetic.
  • Most cases are associated with a defect in chromosome 11.

Diagnosis

When to seek urgent medical care?

If you have a child with Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome and worrisome symptoms develop, call your pediatrician immediately.

Treatment options

  • Infants with low blood sugar may be treated fluids given through a vein ( intravenous solutions).
  • Defects in the abdominal wall may need to be repaired. The child must be watched closely for the development of tumors.

Where to find medical care for Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome?

Directions to Hospitals Treating Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome

Prevention of Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome

  • There is no known prevention for Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome.
  • Genetic counseling may be of value for families who would like to have additional children.

What to expect (Outlook/Prognosis)?

  • Children with Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome who survive infancy do well, although no long-term follow-up information is available.
  • Mental development appears to be normal to very slightly decreased. Swelling of the tongue can cause problems with feeding and sleeping.

Possible complications

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