Tumour surveillance in Beckwith–Wiedemann syndrome and hemihyperplasia: a critical review of the evidence and suggested guidelines for local practice
There is strong evidence for an association between overgrowth disorders such as Beckwith–
Wiedemann syndrome and the development of neoplasia. An increased cancer risk has also …
Wiedemann syndrome and the development of neoplasia. An increased cancer risk has also …
Risk of cancer during the first four years of life in children from The Beckwith-Wiedemann Syndrome Registry
MR DeBaun, MA Tucker - The Journal of pediatrics, 1998 - Elsevier
To determine the incidence and relative risk (RR) of cancer in children with Beckwith-
Wiedemann syndrome (BWS), children with BWS were followed up from birth until death …
Wiedemann syndrome (BWS), children with BWS were followed up from birth until death …
Pediatric cancer incidence among individuals with overgrowth syndromes and overgrowth features: A population‐based assessment in seven million children
GK Connolly, RD Harris, C Shumate, SP Rednam… - Cancer, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Abstract Background Overgrowth syndromes (eg, Beckwith–Wiedemann) are associated
with an increased risk of pediatric cancer, although there are few population‐based …
with an increased risk of pediatric cancer, although there are few population‐based …
Diagnostic criteria and tumor screening for individuals with isolated hemihyperplasia
CL Clericuzio, RA Martin - Genetics in Medicine, 2009 - nature.com
Isolated hemihyperplasia, formerly termed isolated hemihypertrophy, is a congenital
overgrowth disorder associated with an increased risk for embryonal tumors, mainly Wilms …
overgrowth disorder associated with an increased risk for embryonal tumors, mainly Wilms …
Experience with hemihyperplasia and Beckwith–Wiedemann syndrome surveillance protocol
YA Zarate, R Mena, LJ Martin, P Steele… - American Journal of …, 2009 - Wiley Online Library
Beckwith–Wiedemann syndrome (BWS) and isolated hemihyperplasia (IHH) are two well
known overgrowth conditions that are associated with cancer predisposition. Multiple …
known overgrowth conditions that are associated with cancer predisposition. Multiple …
The Beckwith‐Wiedemann syndrome phenotype and the risk of cancer
H Schneid, MP Vazquez, C Vacher… - … : The Official Journal …, 1997 - Wiley Online Library
Beckwith‐Wiedermann syndrome (BWS) comprises of a number of childhood abnormalities,
often associated with one or more tumors. Thirty‐eight patients were investigated to …
often associated with one or more tumors. Thirty‐eight patients were investigated to …
Phenotype, cancer risk, and surveillance in Beckwith–Wiedemann syndrome depending on molecular genetic subgroups
SM Maas, F Vansenne, DJM Kadouch… - American journal of …, 2016 - Wiley Online Library
Patients with Beckwith–Wiedemann syndrome (BWS) have an increased risk to develop
cancer in childhood, especially Wilms tumor and hepatoblastoma. The risk varies depending …
cancer in childhood, especially Wilms tumor and hepatoblastoma. The risk varies depending …
Serum α-fetoprotein screening for hepatoblastoma in children with Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome or isolated hemihyperplasia
CL Clericuzio, E Chen, DE McNeil, T O'Connor… - The Journal of …, 2003 - Elsevier
An elevated risk of hepatoblastoma for children with Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome or
isolated hemihyperplasia is well established. We describe five children with Beckwith …
isolated hemihyperplasia is well established. We describe five children with Beckwith …
Recommendations of the Scientific Committee of the Italian Beckwith–Wiedemann Syndrome Association on the diagnosis, management and follow-up of the …
A Mussa, S Di Candia, S Russo, S Catania… - European journal of …, 2016 - Elsevier
Beckwith–Wiedemann syndrome (BWS) is the most common (epi) genetic overgrowth-
cancer predisposition disorder. Given the absence of consensual recommendations or …
cancer predisposition disorder. Given the absence of consensual recommendations or …
Screening for Wilms tumor in children with Beckwith‐Wiedemann syndrome or idiopathic hemihypertrophy
Abstract Background Children with Beckwith‐Wiedemann syndrome and idiopathic
hemihypertrophy (BWS/HH) are at increased risk for developing Wilms tumor and screening …
hemihypertrophy (BWS/HH) are at increased risk for developing Wilms tumor and screening …