Wernard A. A. Borstlap, Peter C.M. de Wilde
Abstract
Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome is characterised by variable clinical combinations of exomphalos, macroglossia, gigantism, hypoglycemia and an increased incidence of tumors. This article briefly describes its clinical symptomatology. Recently, hemangiomatous lesions in tongues have been determined.
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Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome is characterised by variable clinical combinations of exomphalos, macroglossia, gigantism, hypoglycemia and an increased incidence of tumors. This article briefly describes its clinical symptomatology. Recently, hemangiomatous lesions in tongues have been determined.
Key concepts: Macroglossia, Beckwith–Wiedemann syndrome, Gigantism, Medicine, Hypoglycemia, Pediatrics, Pathology, Tongue