Congenital Kyphosis
What is Congenital Kyphosis? Congenital Kyphosis is a spinal defect that occurs during the first six to eight weeks of embryonic development. The defect causes the spine to develop with…
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Childhood Disintegrative Disorder
What is Childhood Disintegrative Disorder? Children with Childhood Disintegrative Disorder (CDD) develop normally until age 3 or 4 when they start to lose previously acquired social, language and motor skills.…
Rett Syndrome
What is Rett Syndrome? Rett syndrome is a rare, regressive neurological disorder caused by MECP2 gene mutation, almost exclusively affecting girls. Typical onset occurs at 6–18 months with loss of…
Spina Bifida
What is Spina Bifida? Spina bifida is a neural tube defect marked by incomplete closure of the spine’s vertebrae, causing spinal cord exposure. Types include occulta (mild), meningocele, and myelomeningocele…
Eczema in Babies and Children
What is Eczema? Eczema is most commonly known as atopic dermatitis or atopic eczema. Children with eczema have an itchy red rash that is rough and inflamed skin with blisters…
Gestational Diabetes
What is Gestational Diabetes? Gestational diabetes is a pregnancy-specific form of diabetes marked by high blood sugar, typically diagnosed after week 24. It increases risks of birth defects, macrosomia (large…
Psoriasis
What is Psoriasis in Children? Psoriasis is an inflammatory skin disorder. Normal skin cells develop and shed every 28 to 30 days. In children with psoriasis, the skin cells in the…
Hypospadias
What is Hypospadias? Hypospadias is a congenital defect in boys where the urethral opening is not at the tip of the penis but instead on or below the glans, penile…
VATER Association
What is VATER Association? VATER association is a pattern of birth defects involving vertebrae, anus, trachea, esophagus, and renal/radial anomalies. Diagnosis requires at least three affected systems. Incidence is rare,…
Varicella
What is Varicella? Varicella, also known as Chickenpox, is a highly contagious viral infection caused by first exposure to the varicella zoster virus. The virus is transmitted by respiratory droplets…
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