Couvade syndrome Couvade syndrome also called sympathetic pregnancy, refers to the various physical symptoms of varying intensity and severity experienced in expectant fathers ((Laplante P.
What is Morquio syndrome Morquio syndrome also called mucopolysaccharidosis type IV (MPS IV), is a rare genetic metabolic condition in which the body is unable
Hemihyperplasia Hemihyperplasia also called hemihypertrophy, is a condition in which there is excessive (hyper) growth (trophy) of only one side (hemi) of one or more
Encephalitis in children Encephalitis is a term used to describe inflammation of the brain. The inflammation causes the brain to swell, which leads to changes
Diastrophic dysplasia Diastrophic dysplasia also called diastrophic dwarfism, is a type of short limb skeletal dysplasia (micromelic dwarfism) that is present at birth (congenital). The
Congenital vertical talus Congenital vertical talus also called rocker-bottom foot is a rare congenital foot deformity in which the sole of a child’s foot flexes
Congenital scoliosis Congenital scoliosis is a sideways curvature of the spine that is caused by a defect that was present at birth. The term “congenital”
Acetabular dysplasia Acetabular dysplasia also called hip dysplasia, is a disorder that occurs when the acetabulum (hip socket) is shallow and doesn’t provide sufficient coverage