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Amniotic Band Syndrome

Amniotic band syndrome (constriction ring syndrome) happens when fibrous bands of the amniotic sac get tangled around a developing fetus.

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Angiofibroma

Angiofibroma is a relatively rare tumor that grows in the back of the nasal cavity. It occurs almost exclusively in adolescent boys.

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Apert Syndrome

Apert syndrome, also known as acrocephalosyndactyly, is a genetic disorder that causes fusion of the skull, hands, and feet bones.

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Arachnoid Cysts

Arachnoid cysts are sacs filled with spinal fluid that grow in between the brain or spinal cord and the arachnoid membrane that covers them.

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Arthrogryposis

Arthrogryposis is a term used to describe conditions characterized by stiff joints and abnormally developed muscles.

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Benign Skin Growths

Benign skin growths are non-cancerous bumps, spots, and lumps on the skin.

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Birthmarks

Birthmarks are areas of discolored and/or raised skin that are apparent at birth or shortly thereafter.

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Bone-Anchored Hearing Systems

Bone-anchored hearing systems (BAHS) are devices used to treat ear conditions that interfere with hearing.

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Breast Disorders

Breast disorders are changes that can occur in teens.

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Camptodactyly

Camptodactyly is a condition in which a bent finger cannot completely straighten.

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Capillary Malformation

A capillary malformation, or port-wine birthmark, is a kind of birthmark.

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Cervical Teratoma

A cervical teratoma is a very rare congenital tumor in the neck.

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Chiari Malformation

Chiari malformation is an abnormality in the back of the head where the brain and spinal cord meet.

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Chondromas

Chondromas are benign (not cancerous) tumors made of cartilage that are found mostly in the small bones of the hand and feet.

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Chondrosarcoma

Chondrosarcoma is a cancerous tumor that typically develops in the cartilage that coats the ends of bones and forms joints.

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Cleft Hand

Cleft hand is a rare hand condition in which the center portion of a child’s hand is underdeveloped.

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Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate

Cleft lip is a visible separation in the skin of the top lip. Cleft palate is incomplete development of the soft and/or hard palate.

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Clinodactyly

Clinodactyly means that your child has an abnormally bent or curved finger.

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Congenital Limb Differences

Congenital limb differences occur when a baby’s arm or leg does not form properly during pregnancy.

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Congenital Nevi (Moles) in Children

Learn about congenital nevi in children from Boston Children’s Hospital. Find out about causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options for your child.

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Congenital Outer Ear Anomaly

A congenital outer ear anomaly is a malformation of the outer ear.

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Constricted Ear

Constricted ear — also known as cup ear or lop ear — is a malformation of the helix, or outer rim, of the ear.

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Craniofacial Anomalies

Craniofacial anomalies are deformities that affect a child’s head and facial bones.

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Craniopharyngioma

Craniopharyngioma is a childhood brain tumor.

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Craniosynostosis

Craniosynostosis is a condition in which the fibrous connections grow together (fuse) too early.

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Crouzon Syndrome

Crouzon syndrome is a complex genetic birth disorder that may affect a child’s face, skull, and teeth.

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Desmoid Tumor

Desmoid tumors are thought to develop from the fibrous tissue that forms tendons and ligaments.

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Dislocations

A dislocation happens when extreme force is put on a ligament and the ends of two connected bones separate.

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Dysphagia

Dysphagia is a term that means “difficulty swallowing.” It is the inability of food or liquids to pass easily from your child’s mouth, into the throat, and through the esophagus...

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Ear Molding

Ear molding is a non-invasive procedure that helps correct deformities or other differences to the outer rim of cartilage (helix) of one or both of their ears.

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Embolization

Embolization is a minimally invasive, image guided treatment that involves injecting a special material or a device into a blood vessel in order to block or close it.

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Encephaloceles

An encephalocele is a rare birth defect in which the tissue covering the brain, and a portion of the brain itself, protrude through openings in the skull.

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Enchondroma

An enchondroma is a non-cancerous cartilage tumor that can occur in the arms and legs.

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Endoscopic Sinus Surgery

In endoscopic sinus surgery, microsurgical instruments open and go into the sinus cavities and clean the sinuses out.

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Endoscopic Strip Craniectomy

Endoscopic strip craniectomy is a minimally invasive procedure to treat craniosynostosis.

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Endovenous Laser Ablation

Endovenous laser ablation is a minimally invasive technique used for treating some types of vascular malformations.

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Epithelioid Hemangioendothelioma

Epithelioid hemangioendothelioma is a rare vascular tumor or anomaly that arises from the cells lining the blood vessels.

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Ewing Sarcoma

Ewing sarcoma is a kind of cancer that grows in bones or soft tissues.

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Facial Fractures

Facial fractures are broken bones in the face.

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Facial Nerve Paralysis

Facial nerve paralysis happens when a child cannot move muscles that control smiling and blinking, among other facial movements.

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Fibrosarcoma

A fibrosarcoma is a malignant (cancerous) tumor that originates in the connective fibrous tissue found at the ends of bones of the arm or legs, and then spreads to other...

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Fibrous Dysplasia

Fibrous dysplasia is a developmental abnormality that results in abnormal growth, pain, and deformity of the affected bones.

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Galactorrhea

Galactorrhea is a milky discharge from the nipple of the breast in someone who is not nursing a baby.

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Giant Cell Tumor

A giant cell tumor is a benign solitary tumor that usually grows in the ends of long bones, and contains unusually large cells.

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Gynecomastia

Gynecomastia is a condition in which above-average amounts of breast tissue form in males.

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Hamartoma

A hamartoma is an abnormal growth that's made up of the same tissue from which it grows.

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Hemangioma

A hemangioma is a type of benign tumor in infants.

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Hemangiopericytoma

Hemangiopericytoma is a rare tumor that grows in the body’s soft tissue, which includes fat, muscles, tendons, nerves, blood vessels and other fibrous tissue.

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Hemifacial Microsomia

Hemifacial microsomia is a condition in which half of one side of the face is underdeveloped and doesn't grow normally.

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Hemihyperplasia

Hemihyperplasia is a rare condition that causes uneven growth of one part or side of the body.

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Keloids

Keloids are nodules that develop on the surface of the skin following an injury or trauma to that area.

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Lymphedema

Lymphedema is a chronic, progressive disease that causes swelling because of non-functioning lymphatic vessels.

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Macrodactyly

Macrodactyly is an uncommon condition in which a baby's toes or fingers are abnormally large due to the overgrowth of the underlying bone and soft tissue.

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Microtia

Microtia is a birth defect of a baby’s ear in which the external ear is small and not properly formed.

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Oromandibular Limb Hypoplasia

Oromandibular limb hypoplasia is a group of rare conditions that involve congenital malformations of the tongue and jawbones.

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Outer Ear Injury

Injuries to the outer ear, ear canal, or eardrum can be painful as well as noticeable.

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Parry-Romberg Syndrome

Parry-Romberg syndrome, also call Romberg syndrome or progressive facial hemiatrophy, is a condition where the tissue of one side of the face gradually wastes away.

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Peripheral Nerve Injury

Peripheral nerve injuries interfere with signals between the brain and other parts of the body.

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Pfeiffer Syndrome

Pfeiffer syndrome is a complex genetic disorder in which certain bones in the skull fuse early in their development.

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Plagiocephaly

Plagiocephaly (also called deformational plagiocephaly or positional plagiocephaly) causes a baby’s head to have a flattened appearance.

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Polydactyly

Polydactyly is a condition in which a baby is born with one or more extra fingers.

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Radioulnar Synostosis

Radioulnar synostosis is a rare condition in which the two bones of the forearm — the radius and the ulna — are abnormally connected.

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Robin Sequence

Robin sequence (aka Pierre Robin sequence) is a combination of facial differences that are present at birth.

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Saethre-Chotzen Syndrome

Saethre-Chotzen syndrome is a genetic condition characterized by the premature fusion of certain skull bones, which prevents the skull from growing normally and affects the shape of the head and...

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Shwachman-Diamond Syndrome

Shwachman-Diamond syndrome (SDS) is a rare, inherited bone marrow failure, characterized by a low number of white blood cells, poor growth due to difficulty absorbing food, and, in some cases...

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Sinusitis

Sinusitis is an infection of the sinuses near the nose.

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Stickler Syndrome

Stickler syndrome is a relatively common congenital condition that affects the formation of a connective tissue called collagen.

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Symbrachydactyly

Symbrachydactyly is a condition of short fingers that may be webbed or joined.

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Syndactyly

Syndactyly is a condition in which children are born with fused or webbed fingers.

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Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction (TMD)

Temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMD) is when the temporomandibular joint is overexerted.

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Teratoma

A teratoma is a congenital (present prior to birth) tumor formed by different types of tissue.

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Thumb Duplication (Pre-Axial Polydactyly)

Children with thumb duplication have two thumbs on one hand.

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Thumb Hypoplasia & Aplasia

Thumb hypoplasia means that your child’s thumb is unusually small or underdeveloped. Thumb aplasia means that your child’s thumb is missing altogether.

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Torticollis

Torticollis, or wryneck, is a twisted neck. It’s relatively common in children.

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Treacher Collins Syndrome

Treacher Collins syndrome is a genetic birth disorder characterized by the premature joining of certain bones of the skull during development.

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Trigger Thumb

Trigger thumb refers to a thumb that catches, locks, or gets stuck in a flexed position.

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Tufted Angioma

Tufted angioma is a benign (non-cancerous) vascular tumor and mild variant of Kaposiform hemangioendothelioma (KHE).

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Vascular Malformations

Vascular malformations are benign (non-cancerous) lesions that are present at birth, but may not become visible until weeks or months later.

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Venography

A venogram is a diagnostic procedure that uses x-ray to take pictures of the veins (blood vessels) in a specific part of the body.

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Venous Malformation

A venous malformation (VM) is a bluish lesion caused by widened, abnormally shaped veins.

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Wisdom Teeth Extraction

Wisdom teeth are extracted because other teeth will have no room in the mouth to grow.

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