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MEDICAID NOTICE: Lurie Children’s continues to serve all patients enrolled in Medicaid. As a safety-net hospital, we will continue providing high-quality care to every child who needs us.

AVISO SOBRE MEDICAID: Lurie Children’s continúa atendiendo a todos los pacientes inscritos en Medicaid. Como hospital perteneciente a la red de protección social, continuaremos brindando atención de alta calidad a cada niño que nos necesite.

Our Specialties & Conditions

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Lurie Children’s is nationally ranked in 11 specialties* by U.S. News & World Report.

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  • Condition

    Labial Adhesions

    Also known as “synechia vulvae” or “labial agglutination,” a closure of the opening to the vagina, may occur in the first few months of life or, even more rarely, at a later time.

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    Lactose Intolerance

    A condition in which a lack of an enzyme called lactase causes the inability to digest lactose, a sugar found in milk products.

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    Laryngeal Cleft

    A laryngeal cleft is a gap in the tissues at the back of the voice box, which sometimes extends further down into the tissues that separate the windpipe and esophagus.

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    Laryngeal Web

    Children can be born with a laryngeal web, or it can be acquired as a scar between the vocal cords where they meet.

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    Laryngomalacia

    Laryngomalacia is a malformation of the top of the voice box at birth, which causes floppiness of the upper airway above the vocal cords.

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    Lead Evaluation

    Lurie Children’s knows that lead poisoning is a common environmental disease of young children and has developed a program to detect and care for children with lead exposure.

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    Legg-Calve-Perthes Syndrome

    A condition involving the bones of the hip joint, when there is not enough blood delivered to the femoral head, the round ball at the top of the thighbone (femur).

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    Leukemia

    Leukemia is a cancer of the blood and develops in the bone marrow, affecting white blood cell production and immunity. Learn more about childhood leukemia.

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    Leukodystrophy

    A group of disorders that damage the covering of the nerve cells in the brain and spinal column, so they can no longer transmit signals between the brain and the body.

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    Leukodystrophy Care Program

    Lurie Children's Leukodystrophy Care Program is a multidisciplinary program providing the best possible comprehensive care to patients with leukodystrophies and their families at every stage of their disease.

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    Limb Deformities

    Review treatment options for limb deformities in children, provided by the experts at Lurie Children's.

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    Lip Tie

    Lip tie occurs when a piece of tissue (a frenulum) behind the upper lip is short and tight. Learn more.

  • Condition

    Little League Elbow (Medial Epicondylar Apophysitis)

    Irritation and inflammation of the growth plate on the inner side of the elbow, occurring in young baseball players and in other sports where players throw often.

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    Little League Shoulder (Proximal Humeral Epiphysitis)

    Irritation and inflammation of the growth plate in the upper arm bone, occurring most often in pitchers and other athletes who do repetitive overhead movements with their arms.

  • Program

    Liver Center

    The Pediatric Liver Center at Lurie Children’s brings together leaders in pediatric hepatology, pediatric surgery, transplant surgery, pathology, infectious disease, oncology and medical imaging to collectively treat patients with a range of liver conditions.

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    Liver Enlargement

    Liver enlargement, also known as enlarged liver or hepatomegaly, is a larger than normal swelling of the liver, and can be caused by many conditions. Learn more.

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    Liver Failure

    Also called hepatic insufficiency, when the liver can no longer produce bile, filter blood, store vitamins, iron, glucose, break down hemoglobin, insulin, and old red blood cells.

  • Program

    Liver Transplantation Program

    Lurie Children’s has one of the largest and most experienced pediatric liver transplant surgery teams in the country. Learn more about our holistic treatment.

  • Treatment

    Liver Transplants

    A pediatric liver transplant is recommended when a child with serious liver disease will not be able to live without having part or all of the liver replaced.

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    Loeys-Dietz Syndrome: Symptoms & Causes

    Loeys-Dietz Syndrome is a rare genetic disorder of the connective tissue similar to Marfan Syndrome. Learn more about causes, signs, types, and management.

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    Low Bone Density

    Low bone density or decreased bone density means that your bones are not as dense or strong as they should be. Learn more.

  • Condition

    Lower Urinary Tract Obstruction (LUTO)

    Learn about Lower Urinary Tract Obstruction (LUTO), diagnosis, treatment options, and more here at Lurie Children's.

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    Lupus (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus)

    Systemic lupus erythematosus, or simply lupus, is an autoimmune disease characterized by episodes of inflammation that can affect multiple systems of the body.

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    Lurie Children's Little Ones

    Lurie Children's Little Ones is a comprehensive program for children ages birth to four years old in the Pritzker Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health. Learn more.

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    Lymphadenopathy

    Lymphadenopathy is the swelling of the lymph nodes, which are the bean-shaped organs found in the underarm, groin, neck, chest and abdomen. Learn more about causes.

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    Lymphatic Drainage Disorders Program

    Our Lymphatic Drainage Disorders Program offers an outstanding multidisciplinary care team and state-of-the-art facilities to provide the best care for children with lymphatic disorders. Learn more.

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    Lymphatic Malformations

    Lymphatic malformations (LMs) are masses that result from an abnormal formation of small tube-like vessels that collect and transfer fluid in the body's tissue and are part of the immune system. Learn more.

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