Beckwith–Wiedemann syndrome
Beckwith–Wiedemann syndrome (/?b?k?w?? ?vi?d?.m?n/; abbreviated BWS) is an overgrowth disorder usually (but not always) present at birth characterized by an increased risk of childhood cancer and certain congenital features. Originally Dr. Hans-Rudolf Wiedemann coined the term exomphalos-macroglossia-gigantism (EMG) syndrome to describe the combination of congenital abdominal wall defects as hernia (exomphalos) large tongues (macroglossia) and large bodies and/or long limbs (gigantism).
