EMG syndrome

EMG syndrome, a hereditary disorder transmitted as an autosomal-recessive trait, characterized by umbilical hernia (exomphalos), macroglossia, and gigantism, often accompanied by visceromegaly, dysplasia of the renal medulla, and enlargement of the cells of the adrenal cortex. Also called Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome, exophthalmos-macroglossia-gigantism syndrome.

Infant with EMG syndrome (Courtesy Dr. D. Becker)