Beckwith Wiedemann Syndrome: A Case Report

Authors

  • Md Kamrul Hassan Associate Professor and Head, Department of Pediatric Surgery, Faridpur Medical College, Faridpur
  • Amal Chandra Paul Associate Professor, Department of Pediatric Surgery, Faridpur Medical College, Faridpur
  • Md Mizanur Rahaman Shibli Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatric Surgery, Faridpur Medical College, Faridpur

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3329/fmcj.v10i2.30278

Keywords:

Beckwith Wiedemann Syndrome

Abstract

The baby with Beckwith Wiedemann Syndrome (BWS) usualy presents with exomphalos, macroglossia and gigantism. In addition, some children with BWS have other findings including: nevus flammeus, prominent occiput, midface hypoplasia, hemihypertrophy, genitourinary anomalies (enlarged kidneys), cardiac anomalies, musculoskeletal abnormalities, and hearing loss. Incidence of one in 13,700 live birth. As children with BWS are at increased risk of childhood cancer, they should follow up strictly for cancer screening. We are reporting this type of a case who has got Exomphalos, Macroglossia, Gigantism and Hemihypertrophy. We have corrected the exomphalos and advised him for follow up for cancer screening.

Faridpur Med. Coll. J. Jul 2015;10(2): 87-88

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Author Biography

Md Kamrul Hassan, Associate Professor and Head, Department of Pediatric Surgery, Faridpur Medical College, Faridpur



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Published

2016-11-07

How to Cite

Hassan, M. K., Paul, A. C., & Shibli, M. M. R. (2016). Beckwith Wiedemann Syndrome: A Case Report. Faridpur Medical College Journal, 10(2), 87–88. https://doi.org/10.3329/fmcj.v10i2.30278

Issue

Vol. 10 No. 2 (2015)

Section

Case Reports