Definition:
Beckwith-Wiedmann syndrome (BWS) is an inherited disorder that affects a person’s normal growth development.
Diagnosis:
The disease can be diagnosed by genetic testing.
Treatment:
BWS can be managed by treatment of hypoglycemia to decrease the risks of complications in the central nervous system. Speech therapy can be done to children who have enlarged tongues, while neoplasias are treated by pediatric oncology procedures.
Symptoms and Signs:
The main symptoms for the disorder are an abnormally large body mass, an enlarged tongue, embryonic tumors and renal problems. Growth rate also slows down as the patient reaches six to eight years old.
Causes:
The disease is an autosomal recessive syndrome.
