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Aşırı büyüme sendromu / overgrowth syndrome
Extreme growth syndrome defines a group of genetic disorders characterized by more than normal growth in one or multiple regions of the body. These syndromes often become apparent during the prenatal or postpartum period and are observed with findings such as the risk of organomegaly, asymmetric growth or tumor development. Clinically contains lower types such as Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome, Sotos syndrome and Proteus syndrome. Based on diagnosis, genetic tests and physical examination findings.
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🇹🇷 Aşırı büyüme sendromu
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🇬🇧 overgrowth syndrome
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❓ What is Aşırı büyüme sendromu?
Aşırı büyüme sendromu; extreme growth syndrome defines a group of genetic disorders characterized by more than normal growth in one or multiple regions of the body. These syndromes often become apparent during the prenatal or postpartum period and are observed with findings such as the risk of organomegaly, asymmetric growth or tumor development. Clinically contains lower types such as Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome, Sotos syndrome and Proteus syndrome. Based on diagnosis, genetic tests and physical examination findings.
❓ What is overgrowth syndrome in Turkish?
The Turkish equivalent of "overgrowth syndrome" is Aşırı büyüme sendromu.
❓ Which medical field is Aşırı büyüme sendromu related to?
This term belongs to the Diseases category.