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  2. Beckwith–Wiedemann syndrome - Wikipedia

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    BeckwithWiedemann syndrome (/ ˈ b ɛ k ˌ w ɪ θ ˈ v iː d ə. m ə n /; abbreviated BWS) is an overgrowth disorder usually present at birth, characterized by an increased risk of childhood cancer and certain congenital features. A minority (<15%) of cases of BWS are familial, meaning that a close relative may also have BWS, and parents ...

  3. Klippel–Trénaunay syndrome - Wikipedia

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    In 39 years at Mayo clinic the surgery team evaluated 252 consecutive cases of KTS, of which only 145 (57.5%) could be treated by primary surgery. [15] The immediate success rate for treating varicose veins was only 40%, excision of vascular malformation was possible in 60%, debulking operations in 65%, and correction of bone deformity and limb ...

  4. Hemihypertrophy - Wikipedia

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    Establishing a diagnosis is important because hemihyperplasia is associated with an increased risk for embryonal tumors, mainly Wilms tumor and hepatoblastoma. [3] Due to the heightened tumor risk, a tumor screening protocol is recommended for all children with isolated hemihyperplasia and Beckwith-Wiedemann Syndrome. Some of the other ...

  5. Lymphedema - Wikipedia

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    Lymphedema is most frequently a complication of cancer treatment or parasitic infections, but it can also be seen in a number of genetic disorders. Tissues with lymphedema are at high risk of infection because the lymphatic system has been compromised. [3] Though incurable and progressive, a number of treatments may improve symptoms. [2]

  6. Overgrowth syndrome - Wikipedia

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    [1] [2] [3] Nevertheless, the musculoskeletal features are central to the diagnosis of some syndromes such as Proteus syndrome. [2] The time of presentation of children with overgrowth syndromes is an important contributor to the differential diagnosis.

  7. Diffuse capillary malformation with overgrowth - Wikipedia

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    Presence of neurological abnormality or macrocephaly can suggest macrocephaly-capillary malformation syndrome. Hemihypertrophy-multiple lipomatosis or BeckwithWiedemann syndrome are diseases with total hypertrophy and are associated with an increased risk of Wilms' tumor. [26] [27] About 10% of DCMO cases present with total hemihypertrophy. [3]