Understanding Beckwith-Wiedemann Syndrome (BWS) Beckwith-Wiedemann Syndrome (BWS) is a congenital growth disorder that leads to large body size, large organs (organomegaly), and other symptoms. It is a rare condition, affecting approximately 1 in 10,400 newborns worldwide. BWS is associated with abnormalities in the chromosomal region 11p15, where genetic changes increase the risk of developing this […]











