BECKWITH WIEDEMANN SYNDROME - A CASE REPORT
Abstract
Beckwith Wiedemann syndrome is an over- growth syndrome characterised by macrosomia, abdominal wall defect and organomegaly. Here we present a typical case of BWS where the baby presented with macroglossia, hemihypertrophy and symptomatic hypoglycaemia without evidence of embyronal tumours. Baby was successfully treated and parents were given genetic counselling and were advised to bring the baby for regular follow-up
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