Macroglossia is observed in the majority of paediatric patients diagnosed with Beckwith–
Wiedemann syndrome and surgical treatment may be indicated. A 20-year retrospective …

Beckwith–Wiedemann syndrome is a rare congenital overgrowth disorder with macroglossia
being one of the cardinal symptoms. In pronounced cases, macroglossia can lead to airway …

Background: Surgical tongue reduction is often performed in Beckwith–Wiedemann
syndrome when macroglossia results in abnormal tongue function or cosmesis; however, no …

Beckwith Wiedemann syndrome (BWS) is a rare, congenital overgrowth disorder that is
characterized by macroglossia, anterior abdominal wall defects, visceromegaly, gigantism …

Objective: To review our experience with patients with macroglossia as a component of
Beckwith–Weidemann Syndrome (BWS). Design: Chart review of six patients treated with …

Background: Although multiple methods of tongue reduction have been described, recent
literature suggests that the central reductions may be more favorable in patients with …

Treatment of macroglossia in a child with Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome - Journal of Oral and
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Beckwith–Wiedemann syndrome (BWS) is a rare congenital disease of low prevalence. Its
most common feature is macroglossia, being present in most cases. Clinically macroglossia …

A case of macroglossia caused by Beckwith Wiedemann syndrome is reported. Beckwith-
Wiedemann Syndrome is an overgrowth disorder characterized by a constellation of …

Background Macroglossia causes functional deficits such as airway obstruction, drooling,
phonation difficulties, and leads to protrusion of dentoalveolar structures resulting in an …