J Korean Soc Med Ultrasound.  2000 Mar;19(1):35-37.

Prenatal Sonographic Findings of Beckwith-Wiedemann Syndrome: A Case Report

• Yoon WS
• Lee JY
• Lee YH

Abstract

The Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome(BWS) is and unusual complex with variable clinical features. Major findings include defects in the abdominal wall, macroglossia and macrosomia. These features should be amenable to prenatal ultrasound detection. Serious complications are possible in the neonatal period, which may result from the hypoglycemia or the airway obstruction due to macroglossia. Accurate prenatal diagnosis allows optimum prenatal care and prevention of serious complications. We report a case of prenatally diagnosed BWS with omphalocele, macroglossia, nephromegaly and hepatic cyst.

MeSH Terms

Abdominal Wall
Airway Obstruction
Beckwith-Wiedemann Syndrome*
Hernia, Umbilical
Hypoglycemia
Macroglossia
Prenatal Care
Prenatal Diagnosis
Ultrasonography*
Umbilical Cord