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Australian Baby With Rare Genetic Syndrome Faces Urgent Tongue Reduction Surgery
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By גיא רייט
First reported by Mako · Jul 12, 2026
What happened
Four-month-old Lulu Little from Australia suffers from Beckwith-Wiedemann Syndrome, causing her tongue to grow abnormally large and impair vital functions. She awaits a critical tongue reduction surgery in two months while undergoing ongoing medical monitoring for related complications.
- 01Lulu Little, a 4-month-old Australian infant, has Beckwith-Wiedemann Syndrome causing abnormal body growth.
- 02Her enlarged tongue severely hinders her breathing, eating, and sleeping, with oxygen dropping to 50% during sleep.
- 03Doctors found large benign liver tumors requiring continuous monitoring for complications.
- 04Lulu needs frequent medical tests and travel to Brisbane for care and assessments.
- 05Her parents await a tongue reduction surgery scheduled in about two months to improve her condition.
- 06The family manages constant hospital visits and the emotional toll of her complex medical needs.
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