Beckwith-Wiedemann Syndrome Clinic Patient Stories
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Beckwith-Wiedemann Spectrum: Chelsea's Story

At Chelsea’s 6-month check-up, when her mother, Laura, voiced her concerns, their local pediatrician agreed something was amiss and sent her for an immediate abdominal ultrasound. It came back negative for kidney or liver tumors, the two most frequent tumors found in children with BWSp. “That was a big relief,” says Chelsea’s mother, Laura. “But we still didn’t have a diagnosis.”
Beckwith-Wiedemann Syndrome and Pancreatoblastoma: Kaitlyn’s Story

Kaitlyn, 12, has remained positive through multiple surgeries for the symptoms of a rare genetic disorder and treatment for an associated cancer.
Beckwith-Wiedemann Syndrome: Alivya’s Story

Alivya traveled to CHOP from her home in Indiana to receive treatment for Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome. Today, she’s home — and smiling.
Beckwith-Wiedemann Syndrome and Cancer: Finn’s Story

Diagnosed with a rare genetic condition that predisposed him to developing cancer, Finn spent the first four months of his life at CHOP, where he survived heart surgery, abdominal surgery, liver cancer and chemotherapy.
Beckwith-Wiedemann Syndrome and Hyperinsulinism: Cooper's Story
Cooper traveled from Rhode Island to CHOP for treatment of Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome and hyperinsulinism. Now 2 1/2 years old, he is happy, active and intellectually on target.
Beckwith-Wiedemann Syndrome and Hypoglycemia: Jaylene's Story
Jaylene was born with Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome and hypoglycemia. She was treated at the Congenital Hyperinsulinism Center at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
Hyperinsulinism and Beckwith-Wiedemann Syndrome: Leila's Story
Leila was diagnosed with Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome and hyperinsulinism. She was referred to the Congenital Hyperinsulinism Center at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.