beckwith-wiedemann syndrome

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What does beckwith-wiedemann syndrome mean?

A congenital overgrowth disorder characterized by an increased risk of childhood cancer and certain physical defects.

Where does beckwith-wiedemann syndrome come from?

Independently reported in the 1960s by Dr. John Bruce Beckwith and Dr. Hans-Rudolf Wiedemann.

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