| Literature DB >> 27614119 |
Carmen C Tong1, Kelly A Duffy2, David I Chu3, Dana A Weiss3, Arun K Srinivasan3, Douglas A Canning3, Jennifer M Kalish4.
Abstract
Beckwith-Wiedemann Syndrome (BWS) is an overgrowth disorder with various congenital anomalies. Although the most classic constellation includes macrosomia, macroglossia, and omphalocele, nephrourological findings are commonly associated with BWS. Clinical presentation is highly variable because of its complex molecular heterogeneity, which involves changes in DNA methylation and disruption of growth regulatory genes. We report 3 pediatric patients, ages 13 months to 3 years old, who presented with clinical features consistent with BWS. A variety of nephrourological abnormalities were also noted, including posterior urethral valves, hydroureteronephrosis, and undescended testes. Genetic testing for all 3 patients revealed duplication of the region chromosome 11p15.5.Entities:
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Year: 2016 PMID: 27614119 PMCID: PMC5274561 DOI: 10.1016/j.urology.2016.08.037
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Urology ISSN: 0090-4295 Impact factor: 2.649