Which of the Following Is Not Considered a Characteristic of Beckwith-Wiedemann

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not considered a characteristic of Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome (BWS) ?

• A) body overgrowth
• B) hyperglycemia
• C) failure of the abdominal wall to close
• D) enlarged tongue

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