Background: Macroglossia, a cardinal feature of the (epi) genetic disorder Beckwith-
Wiedemann syndrome, is associated with obstructive sleep apnea, speech and/or feeding …

Methods: Patients with BWS seen in consultation for macroglossia from 2009-2022 were
reviewed for phenotype, molecular diagnosis, tongue reduction status, timing of surgery …

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

Introduction Macroglossia occurs in 80% to 99% of patients with Beckwith-Wiedemann
syndrome (BWS) and a variety of surgical techniques for tongue reduction are offered by …

Macroglossia is observed in the majority of patients with Beckwith–Wiedemann syndrome
(BWS), a congenital condition with characteristic anomalies. In addition, sleep disordered …

Tongue reduction surgery is often pursued to manage the adverse effects of macroglossia in
patients with Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome (BWS). This study characterized dental …

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

Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome (BWS) is a rare paediatric overgrowth disorder. Associated
macroglossia is a feature of many children with BWS and is felt to be a risk factor for …

Purpose Patients with Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome (BWS), a genetic disorder
characterized by macroglossia, abdominal wall malformations, and gigantism, are at risk for …