Overgrowth syndromes: a classification

Giovanni Neri; Marco Moscarda

doi:10.1159/000207476

Overgrowth syndromes: a classification

Endocr Dev. 2009:14:53-60. doi: 10.1159/000207476.

Authors

Giovanni Neri¹, Marco Moscarda

Affiliation

¹ Institute of Medical Genetics, Catholic University, Rome, Italy. gneri@rm.unicatt.it

PMID: 19293574
DOI: 10.1159/000207476

Abstract

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.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Beckwith-Wiedemann Syndrome / classification*
Beckwith-Wiedemann Syndrome / genetics
Beckwith-Wiedemann Syndrome / physiopathology*
Growth Disorders / classification*
Growth Disorders / genetics
Growth Disorders / physiopathology*
Humans
Syndrome