Abstract
When Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome (BWS) is detected prenatally, it is usually on the basis of macroglossia, exomphalos or enlarged kidneys. We describe a case that presented as gross hepatomegaly and a suspected enlarged pancreas at 20 weeks' gestation, with none of the usual features.
Copyright 2004 John Wiley and Sons, Ltd.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Amniocentesis
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Amniotic Fluid / chemistry
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Amniotic Fluid / diagnostic imaging
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Beckwith-Wiedemann Syndrome / diagnosis*
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Beckwith-Wiedemann Syndrome / embryology
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Beckwith-Wiedemann Syndrome / genetics
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Female
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Gestational Age
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Hepatomegaly / diagnostic imaging*
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Hepatomegaly / embryology
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Hepatomegaly / genetics
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Humans
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Karyotyping
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Pancreas / abnormalities*
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Pancreas / diagnostic imaging
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Pancreas / embryology
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Placenta / diagnostic imaging
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Placenta / pathology
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Pregnancy
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Prenatal Diagnosis*
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Ultrasonography, Prenatal