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Macrosomic infant with macroglossia, hernia/omphalocele, hemihyperplasia, and hypoglycemia? Increased risk of?

a) Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome; Wilms tumor
b) Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome; Hepatoblastoma
c) Edwards syndrome; Neuroblastoma
d) Edwards syndrome; Wilms tumor

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Final answer:

An infant with features like macrosomia, macroglossia, and other mentioned symptoms is at increased risk of Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome, which is associated with an increased risk of Wilms tumor and Hepatoblastoma.

Step-by-step explanation:

An infant with characteristics such as macrosomia, macroglossia, hernia or omphalocele, hemihyperplasia, and hypoglycemia is at increased risk of Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome; and associated with this syndrome is an increased risk of certain cancers, specifically Wilms tumor and Hepatoblastoma. Therefore, the correct answer is 'a) Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome; Wilms tumor' and 'b) Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome; Hepatoblastoma', as both tumors are associated with Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome. It should be noted that Edwards syndrome is associated with different symptoms and is not characterized by overgrowth, which is a hallmark of Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome.

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