Overgrowth syndromes: a classification.
Overgrowth syndromes are characterized by macrosomia, congenital anomalies, mental retardation and an increased risk of tumors. In this article we will analyze what we define 'classical' overgrowth.
Neri
Giovanni
G
Institute of Medical Genetics, Catholic University, Rome, Italy. gneri@rm.unicatt.it
Moscarda
Marco
M
D001506:Beckwith-Wiedemann Syndrome / Q000145:classification* / Q000235:genetics / Q000503:physiopathology*; D006130:Growth Disorders / Q000145:classification* / Q000235:genetics / Q000503:physiopathology*; D006801:Humans; D013577:Syndrome