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Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open
; 12(3): e5635, 2024 Mar.
Artigo
em Inglês
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-38463705
RESUMO
Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome (BWS) is a complex congenital overgrowth disorder necessitating a multidisciplinary approach for effective management. A 5-year-old Saudi girl with BWS received comprehensive care involving various specialists, including a plastic surgeon who performed a keyhole technique tongue reduction to address macroglossia. The intervention resulted in significant improvements in speech and quality of life, with no postoperative complications. Intensive speech therapy further enhanced speech development. This case report emphasizes the importance of a multidisciplinary approach and the critical role of the plastic surgeon in managing BWS patients with macroglossia to achieve optimal outcomes.