Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome with Hirschsprung’s disease in a newborn case report and literature review

Background: Beckwith-Wiedemann Syndrome (BWS) is a genetic condition related to changes in the genes of chromosome 11 which result in the overgrowth of many parts of the body and are associated with multiple congenital anomalies. Hirschsprung’s disease is a congenital disorder characterized by a complete absence of ganglion cells in the myenteric and submucosal plexus of the colon. So far, only 2 patients with Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome and intestinal obstruction due to Hirschsprung’s disease were reported.