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Pectus excavatum
Pectus excavatum causes the breastbone to sink into the chest. This can affect heart and lung function. Surgery helps correct the deformity.
Bronchitis
Bronchitis is an inflammation of the tubes that carry air to and from the lungs. Coughing and shortness of breath are the major symptoms.
Down syndrome
Down syndrome is a genetic disorder caused when abnormal cell division results in extra genetic material from chromosome 21.
Fibroadenoma
Learn about this common breast lump. It is not cancer. Unless you have symptoms that bother you, treatment might not be needed.
Fetal alcohol syndrome
This condition results from alcohol exposure before birth. The exposure causes lifelong problems with behavior, learning, thinking and physical development.
Cavernous malformations
Understand the symptoms that may occur when blood vessels in the brain or spinal cord are tightly packed and contain slow-moving blood.
Epidermolysis bullosa
Learn about a rare inherited disease that often shows up in infancy and causes fragile, blistering skin on the palms and feet. Severe disease may be fatal.
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
Polycystic ovaries, hormone imbalance and irregular periods are telltale signs and symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome. Find out about treatments.
Ventricular fibrillation
Without fast treatment, this heart rhythm problem can cause death within minutes. Learn the symptoms of VFib and what actions to take to save a life.
DiGeorge syndrome (22q11.2 deletion syndrome)
This condition is due to missing part of chromosome 22. It may cause heart issues, thyroid problems, cleft palate, lower immunity and other health problems.
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