What comorbid condition does an individual diagnosed with Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome have an increased risk of developing?
a. Cancer
b. Diabetes
c. Depression
d. Food allergies
ANS: A
Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome is accompanied by an increased predisposition to cancer. There is no current correlation between Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome and diabetes, depression, or food allergies.
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