Abstract
Background: Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome (BWS) is a distinct clinical syndrome with unique features, generally diagnosed postnatally. Case: A 26-year-old patient, gravida 4, para 3-0-0-3, was noted to have an abnormal maternal serum screen. Amniocentesis with imaging studies were remarkable only for a two-vessel umbilical cord and prominent maternal ovaries. The patient developed HELLP syndrome at 28 weeks and delivered a viable female infant with distinct clinical features. The diagnosis of BWS was confirmed by hypermethylation of the H19 gene on chromosome 11p15.5. Conclusion: This case describes a novel presentation of BWS and underscores the diagnostic potential of routine prenatal screens.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 18-22 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Fetal Diagnosis and Therapy |
Volume | 22 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Dec 2006 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Abnormal maternal serum screen
- Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome
- Elevated maternal serum alpha-fetoprotein