It is known as an overgrowth syndrome and may involve several parts of the body.
Infants impacted by BWS are often much larger than other children their age.
BWS impacts both males and females in equal numbers.
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Beckwith-Wiedemann Syndrome Symptoms
WS was first noted in medical literature in the 1960s by Drs.
Symptoms include:
Individuals with BWS usually live a normal lifespan.
However, there are two life-threatening symptoms associated with BWS.
The methods by which the defects occur are complicated and not confirmed.
Some ideas include:
Approximately 10% to 15% of BWS cases are passed down through families.
In some instances, testing may be performedbeforethe birth of the child.
Should parents want more detailed information, additional prenatal testing is available.
They can also have healthy children.
During their pre-teen and teenage years, the rate of growth normalizes.
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