Abstract Beckwith–Wiedemann syndrome (BWS), a human genomic imprinting disorder, is
characterized by phenotypic variability that might include overgrowth, macroglossia …

Stridor is a variably pitched respiratory sound, caused by abnormal air passage during
breathing and often is the most prominent sign of upper airway obstruction. It is usually …

Pathological enlargement of tongue is caused by several conditions and diseases. In
several instances, surgery remains the only viable option for complete cure. Persistent …

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

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 …

Due to associated maxillofacial growth anomalies and the impairment of oral functions,
macroglossia may negatively impact the oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) of …

Inclusion body myositis (IBM) is a refractory muscle disease characterized by inflammatory
and degenerative features in myofibers. Macroglossia is common in systemic amyloid light …

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

Beckwith–Wiedemann syndrome (BWS) is an overgrowth disorder in which macroglossia is
one of the main signs. We investigated the long-term outcome of tongue surgery reduction …

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 …