Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome presenting with an elevated triple screen in the second trimester of pregnancy

Fetal Diagn Ther. 2007;22(1):18-22. doi: 10.1159/000095837. Epub 2006 Sep 21.

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Beckwith-Wiedemann Syndrome / diagnosis*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Trimester, Second
  • Prenatal Diagnosis / methods*
  • alpha-Fetoproteins / metabolism

Substances

  • alpha-Fetoproteins