Definitions for "Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome"
A syndrome of multiple defects characterized primarily by umbilical hernia (HERNA, UMBILICAL), MACROGLOSSIA, and GIGANTISM and secondarily by visceromegaly, HYPOGLYCEMIA, and ear abnormalities.
An anomaly that includes omphalocele, enlargement of some of the organs (often the pancreas), a large tongue and various degrees of gigantism (large baby). These children have a risk of developing some childhood tumors, such as Wilms tumor and hepatoblastoma.
large tongue, umbilical hernia, low blood sugar at birth, large birth weight, often portwine stain between eyes