Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome in a child with multifocal Wilms tumor and lateralized overgrowth: A case report

Abstract

Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome (BWS) is a rare imprinting disorder and overgrowth syndrome with a prevalence of 1 in 10,000 live births. It is characterized by predilection for embryonal tumor growth, especially Wilms tumor (WT), and manifestations like lateralized overgrowth/hemihypertrophy, macroglossia, macrosomia, anterior abdominal wall defects, and hyperinsulinism.Our case is a 1 year of female child who presented with abdominal swelling and limb length discrepancies. A clinical diagnosis of BWS was made based on multifocal WT and hepatomegaly and nephromegaly detected on contrast-enhanced abdominal computed tomography and physical examination findings of lateralized overgrowth and umbilical hernia. A molecular genetic test was not available. The patient was started on preoperative chemotherapy with good tolerance.Clinical criteria can be used to diagnose WBS in a setting where confirmatory molecular testing is unavailable. This will considerably change approaches to management of presenting complications such as WT .

Keywords

• Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome
• Wilms Tumor
• Hemihypertrophy
• Visceromegaly