High frequency of copy number variations (CNVs) in the chromosome 11p15 region in patients with Beckwith–Wiedemann syndrome

B Baskin, S Choufani, Y Chen, C Shuman, N Parkinson… - Human Genetics, 2014 - Springer
Abstract Beckwith–Wiedemann syndrome (BWS), an overgrowth and tumor predisposition
syndrome is clinically heterogeneous. Its variable presentation makes molecular diagnosis …

Methylation analysis and diagnostics of Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome in 1,000 subjects

A Ibrahim, G Kirby, C Hardy, RP Dias, L Tee, D Lim… - Clinical …, 2014 - Springer
Abstract Background Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome (BWS), a congenital overgrowth
disorder with variable expressivity and a predisposition to tumorigenesis, results from …

(Epi) genotype–phenotype correlations in Beckwith–Wiedemann syndrome

A Mussa, S Russo, A De Crescenzo, A Freschi… - European journal of …, 2016 - nature.com
Beckwith–Wiedemann syndrome (BWS) is characterized by cancer predisposition,
overgrowth and highly variable association of macroglossia, abdominal wall defects …

Quantitative DNA methylation analysis improves epigenotype-phenotype correlations in Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome

M Calvello, S Tabano, P Colapietro, S Maitz, A Pansa… - Epigenetics, 2013 - Taylor & Francis
Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome (BWS) is a rare disorder characterized by overgrowth and
predisposition to embryonal tumors. BWS is caused by various epigenetic and/or genetic …

Molecular basis of Beckwith–Wiedemann syndrome spectrum with associated tumors and consequences for clinical practice

T Eggermann, ER Maher, CP Kratz, D Prawitt - Cancers, 2022 - mdpi.com
Simple Summary Beckwith–Wiedemann syndrome (BWS, OMIM 130650) is an inborn
overgrowth disorder caused by molecular alterations in chromosome 11p15. 5. These …

Improved molecular detection of mosaicism in Beckwith-Wiedemann Syndrome

SW Baker, KA Duffy, J Richards-Yutz… - Journal of medical …, 2021 - jmg.bmj.com
Background Beckwith-Wiedemann Syndrome (BWS) is characterised by overgrowth and
tumour predisposition. While multiple epigenetic and genetic mechanisms cause BWS, the …

Molecular genetics of Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome

M Li, JA Squire, R Weksberg - Current opinion in pediatrics, 1997 - journals.lww.com
Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome (BWS) is an overgrowth disorder characterized by
developmental anomalies, tissue and organ hyperplasia, and an increased risk of …

Severe presentation of Beckwith–Wiedemann syndrome associated with high levels of constitutional paternal uniparental disomy for chromosome 11p15

AC Smith, C Shuman, D Chitayat… - American Journal of …, 2007 - Wiley Online Library
Beckwith–Wiedemann syndrome (BWS) is an overgrowth syndrome characterized by
macrosomia, macroglossia, omphalocele, hemihyperplasia, and increased tumor risk. BWS …

Beckwith–wiedemann syndrome

R Weksberg, C Shuman… - American Journal of …, 2005 - Wiley Online Library
Beckwith–Wiedemann syndrome (BWS) is a clinically heterogeneous overgrowth syndrome
associated with an increased risk for embryonal tumor development. BWS provides an ideal …

Epigenotype, genotype, and phenotype analysis of patients in Taiwan with Beckwith–Wiedemann syndrome

HY Lin, CK Chuang, RY Tu, YY Fang, YN Su… - Molecular Genetics and …, 2016 - Elsevier
Abstract Background Beckwith–Wiedemann syndrome (BWS) is a congenital overgrowth
disorder predisposing to tumorigenesis that results from abnormal expression or function of …