Hemihypertrophy

Asymmetric overgrowth ( hypertrophy ) of the skull, face, trunk, limbs, and/or digits, with or without visceral involvement. Hemihypertrophy may be an isolated finding in an otherwise normal individual, or it may appear as part of several syndromes, including the Wiedemann-Beckwith syndrome. Hemihypertrophy carries an increased risk of Wilms tumor ( of the kidney ) , hepatoblastoma ( liver cancer ) , and adrenal cancer. Other problems associated with hemihypertrophy include scoliosis and unequal leg length with walking difficulties.

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Hemihypertrophy is a condition in which one side of the body or a part of one side is larger than the other. Children with hemihypertrophy have an increased risk of developing certain types of cancer, including Wilms tumor (a childhood kidney cancer) and liver cancer. Children with hemihypertrophy may also develop scoliosis, a curvature of the spine. There are two main surgical options for the tr ....

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