# Surgical approach to a rare case of Beckwith Wiedemann syndrome with left thigh hyperplasia

**Authors:** F. Gesuete, M. Molle, L. Cagiano, L. Annacontini, V. Verdura, G.F. Nicoletti, G. Ferraro, D. Parisi, A. Portincasa

PMC · DOI: 10.1016/j.jpra.2023.12.004 · 2023-12-12

## TL;DR

This paper discusses a rare case where thigh lift surgery was used to treat a patient with Beckwith Wiedemann syndrome and left thigh hyperplasia.

## Contribution

The novelty lies in applying thigh lift surgery for a congenital condition rather than post-weight loss.

## Key findings

- Thigh lift surgery can be a viable treatment for Beckwith Wiedemann syndrome-related hyperplasia.
- The case highlights an alternative use of a procedure typically reserved for post-bariatric patients.

## Abstract

Thigh lift surgery is generally performed in patients with severe weight loss outcomes, particularly those undergoing bariatric surgery. However, there are other congenital malformation conditions that may require the same treatment, such as Beckwith Wideman syndrome.

## Linked entities

- **Diseases:** Beckwith Wiedemann syndrome (MONDO:0007534)

## Full-text entities

- **Diseases:** Beckwith Wideman syndrome (MESH:D001506), weight loss (MESH:D015431), congenital malformation (OMIM:163000), left thigh hyperplasia (MESH:D006965)
- **Species:** Homo sapiens (human, species) [taxon 9606]

## Figures

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Source: https://tomesphere.com/paper/PMC10875232