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Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome

ORPHA:116· ICD-10 Q87.3

Definition

A rare imprinting disorder characterized by pre- and postnatal overgrowth, macroglossia, abdominal wall defects and an elevated tumor risk. The clinical expression is variable, ranging from lateralised overgrowth to a pronounced clinical presentation.

Prevalence
1-9 / 100 000
Inheritance
Autosomal dominant, Unknown
Age of onset
Antenatal, Neonatal