Pectus Excavatum
What is Pectus Excavatum? Pectus excavatum, also called sunken chest or funnel chest, is the most common chest wall deformity in children, occurring in 1 in 500 births, more often…
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Omphalocele
What is Omphalocele? Omphalocele is a congenital (present at birth) defect of the abdominal wall at the base of the umbilical cord. A sac containing abdominal organs protrudes through the…
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
What is Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder? Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a neuropsychiatric disorder involving persistent, unwanted obsessions—anxious thoughts or impulses—and compulsions, repetitive rituals performed for relief. OCD stems from brain abnormalities affecting…
Neurogenic Bladder
What is Neurogenic Bladder? Neurogenic bladder is a bladder dysfunction resulting from improper functioning of the nerves which carry messages between the brain and the bladder muscles to facilitate urination.…
Neural Tube Defects
What are Neural Tube Defects? Neural tube defects are serious birth defects which involve incomplete development of the brain, spinal cord and/or the protective coverings of the organs. There are…
Moebius Syndrome
What is Moebius Syndrome? Moebius syndrome is a rare congenital disorder involving paralysis of the sixth and seventh cranial nerves. It causes limited eye movement, lack of facial expression, esotropia,…
Microcephaly
What is Microcephaly? Microcephaly is a rare condition in which the circumference of an infant or child’s head is smaller than normal. A child’s head is considered abnormally small if…
Limb Reduction Defects
What Are Limb Reduction Defects (LRDs)? LRDs involve missing tissue or bone in any part of a limb or limbs. LRDs can range in severity from missing fingers and toes…
Learning Disabilities
How Do You Know If A Child Has A Learning Disability? All children do not learn in the same way or at the same pace. But most children can master…
Immune Deficiency
What is Immune Deficiency? The immune system is the body’s defense system against harmful invaders like bacteria, viruses, parasites and fungi. Some parts of the immune system attack and destroy…
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