Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome: dental management.
Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome (BWS) comprises multiple congenital anomalies with a risk of childhood tumours. Macroglossia is the most common manifestation. Two cases are presented to illustrate the importance of early referral and the role of preventive dentistry.
Garvey
M T
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Department of Child Dental Health, Dublin Dental Hospital, Ireland.
Daly
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McNamara
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D001506:Beckwith-Wiedemann Syndrome / Q000473:pathology*; D002675:Child, Preschool; D017742:Dental Care for Chronically Ill; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008260:Macroglossia / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D008313:Malocclusion, Angle Class III / Q000473:pathology; D011378:Prognathism / Q000473:pathology