Two cases of Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome who developed malignant tumor and eventually died are reported. The patients followed two different screening programs for early detection of cancer, and the most appropriate schedule of follow-up in carriers of this syndrome is discussed.

Is intensive follow-up for early detection of tumors effective in children with Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome?

DI CATALDO, Andrea;
1996-01-01

Abstract

Two cases of Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome who developed malignant tumor and eventually died are reported. The patients followed two different screening programs for early detection of cancer, and the most appropriate schedule of follow-up in carriers of this syndrome is discussed.
1996
Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome ; pediatric tumors
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