Symptoms & Signs
- Abdominal wall defect: umbilical hernia or omphalocele
- Creases in ear lobes
- Enlargement of some organs and tissues
- External ear (pinna) abnormalities and low-set ears
- Large size for a newborn (large for gestational age)
- Large, prominent eyes
- Large tongue, sometimes protruding
- Lethargy
- Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia)
- Mild microcephaly
- Poor feeding
- Separated abdominal muscles (diastasis recti)
- Seizures
- Undescended testicles (cryptorchidism)
Diagnosis & Tests
The signs of Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome include:
- A ridge in the forehead caused by premature closure of the bones (metopic ridge)
- Enlarged fontanelle (soft spot)
- Enlarged kidneys, liver, and spleen
- Large size (90th percentile)
- Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia)
Tests for Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome include:
- Blood tests for low sugar and other abnormalities
- Chromosomal studies for abnormalities in chromosome 11
- MRI or CT scan of the abdomen
- Ultrasound of the abdomen
- X-ray of the abdomen
- X-ray of the long bones
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Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome : Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
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Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome : Symptoms & Signs, Diagnosis & Tests
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Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome : Treatment
Review Date : 10/31/2009
Reviewed By : Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Medical Director, MEDEX Northwest Division of Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington, School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
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