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Wiedemann-beckwith syndrome

✍ Scribed by W. Engström; S. Lindham; P. Schofield

Publisher
Springer
Year
1988
Tongue
English
Weight
1003 KB
Volume
147
Category
Article
ISSN
0340-6997

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✦ Synopsis

The Wiedemann-Beckwith syndrome (WBS) comprises an accumulation of multiple congenital anomalies. Exomphalos, macroglossia and gigantism are considered the most common manifestations, hence the alternative designation EMG-syndrome. The syndrome carries with it an increased risk of developing specific tumours. One of the more frequent metabolic changes is transient neonatal hypoglycaemia, the result of increased insulin secretion. Inheritance of the syndrome remains uncertain. Most cases are sporadic, but a number of familial cases have been reported. Present evidence suggests that WBS is an autosomal dominant trait with variable expressivity. This review summarizes the abundant literature on the subject and discusses recent molecular genetic developments that may explain the interrelationship between the clinical abnormalities, metabolic disturbances and development of tumours.

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