What is Ebstein's anomaly Ebstein's anomaly is a rare heart defect where the valve on the right side of the heart (the tricuspid valve), which
What is spherocytosis Spherocytosis is the presence in the blood of spherocytes, i.e erythrocytes (red blood cells) that are sphere-shaped rather than bi-concave disk shaped
What is glomerulonephritis Glomerulonephritis is a general term for a group of disorders in which there is bilateral, symmetrical inflammation of the tiny filters in
Port wine stains Port-wine stain also called nevus flammeus, is a type of birthmark that got its name because it looks like maroon (light pink
Delayed puberty Delayed puberty is when the physical signs of puberty do not appear by age 13 for girls and age 14 for boys. Puberty
Growth hormone deficiency Growth hormone deficiency is a rare condition in which the body does not make enough growth hormone. Growth hormone is made by
What is failure to thrive Failure to thrive is defined as decelerated or arrested physical growth (height and weight measurements fall below the third or
What is retinitis pigmentosa Retinitis pigmentosa is a group of inherited eye diseases that affect the light-sensitive part of the eye (retina). Retinitis pigmentosa causes
Intrauterine growth restriction Intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) also called fetal growth restriction (FGR), is a medical term that describes a baby who is not growing
