BWS tumour screening — RACP Paediatrics MCQ

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A 6-month-old with macrosomia, macroglossia, visceromegaly, omphalocele. IC2 hypermethylation at 11p15.5. What tumour screening is needed?

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Correct answer: E — BWS

BWS tumour screening: abdominal US every 3 months until age 8 (Wilms/hepatoblastoma). AFP every 6-12 weeks until age 4. Risk stratified by molecular subtype.

Reference: RACP Paediatric Curriculum – Genetics/Oncology