Another Preemie with Hypoglycemia? Beckwith-Wiedemann Syndrome–A Case Study
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Published:2015
Issue:3
Volume:34
Page:178-182
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ISSN:0730-0832
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Container-title:Neonatal Network
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language:en
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Short-container-title:Neonatal Network
Author:
Tower Polli,Tolia Veeral N.
Abstract
ABSTRACTBeckwith-Wiedemann syndrome (BWS) is the most common overgrowth disorder in infants. This article reviews a case of a premature infant with an atypical presentation of Beckwith-Wiedemann that was diagnosed at one month of age. It also addresses notable aspects of the etiology, diagnosis, and management of infants with BWS.
Publisher
Springer Publishing Company
Subject
Critical Care and Intensive Care Medicine,Critical Care Nursing,General Medicine,Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health