Pediatric Heart Conditions

A genetic disorder caused by the partial deletion of genetic material on one copy of a person’s chromosome 22.

A deficiency causing fetuses to develop with what are called “ambiguous genitalia,” not clearly male or female.

One of the more common gastrointestinal problems, occurring most frequently in children under the age of 11.

An extra piece of bone attached to the navicular bone, located on the inside of the foot just above the arch.

A disorder of the esophagus, impairing the ability to push food down toward the stomach.

An inflammation of the Achilles tendon, the thick, fibrous, connective tissue that attaches the calf muscles to the heel bone.

Pimples with redness and discomfort caused by hair follicles becoming plugged with dead skin cells, sebum and bacteria.

Acute flaccid myelitis (AFM) is a rare but serious condition that affects the nervous system.

Responses to a significant change in a child's life or surroundings, often showing in depression, anxiety and misbehavior.

A rare but deadly genetic disease affecting mainly males, characterized by progressive neurologic deterioration due to the breakdown of the myelin covering of the brain cells.

Heart defects discovered later in life, such as atrial septal defect, patent ductus arteriosus, transposition of the great arteries and ventricular septal defect.

An inflammation of the mucous membrane that lines the nose, often due to an allergy to pollen, dust or other airborne substances.