Beckwith-Wiedemann Syndrome

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Beckwith-Wiedemann Syndrome
TermBeckwith-Wiedemann Syndrome
Short definitionBeckwith-Wiedemann Syndrome - (pronounced) (BEK-with-VEE-deh-mahn SIN-drome) rare growth disorder in which babies are large at birth and can develop low blood sugar. Other common symptoms include a large tongue, large internal organs, and defects in the abdominal wall near the navel. 
TypeCancer terms
SpecialtyOncology
LanguageEnglish
SourceNCI
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Beckwith-Wiedemann Syndrome - (pronounced) (BEK-with-VEE-deh-mahn SIN-drome) rare growth disorder in which babies are large at birth and can develop low blood sugar. Other common symptoms include a large tongue, large internal organs, and defects in the abdominal wall near the navel. Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome increases the risk of developing certain types of cancer, particularly Wilms' tumor

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