Multicystic dysplastic kidney Multicystic dysplastic kidney is also called renal dysplasia or kidney dysplasia, is one of the most frequently identified congenital anomalies of the

What is Prune Belly syndrome Prune belly syndrome is also known as Eagle-Barrett syndrome or Triad syndrome, is a rare birth defects characterized by partial

Anemia in pregnancy Anemia is described as a reduction in the proportion of the red blood cells. Anemia is when you don't have enough healthy

What is urethral stricture Urethral stricture is an abnormal narrowing of the urethra. Urethra is the tube that carries urine out of the body from

Urinary frequency Urinary frequency is the need to urinate many times during the day, at night (nocturia), or both but in normal or less-than-normal volumes

Hearing loss in children A hearing loss can happen when any part of the ear is not working in the usual way (Figure 1 below).

Tracheal stenosis Tracheal stenosis is a narrowing or constriction of the cartilage that supports the windpipe (trachea) causing shortness of breath, cough, wheezing, and stridor.

What is bladder exstrophy Bladder exstrophy is a complex, rare birth defect in which the bladder develops outside the fetus. As the bladder is developing

What is vocal cord paralysis Vocal cord paralysis occurs when the nerve impulses to your voice box (larynx) are disrupted. This results in paralysis of

What is a horseshoe kidney Horseshoe kidneys are the most common fusion defect of the kidneys, but this still amounts to only about 0.25% of