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Albinism
In this group of inherited disorders, the body makes little or no melanin, a pigment that determines hair, skin and eye color and vision development.
Broken collarbone
This common injury is usually the result of falling, playing sports or being in a traffic accident.
Dwarfism
Very short stature of 4 feet 10 inches or less that results from a genetic or medical condition is considered dwarfism. Learn about causes and treatment.
Eosinophilic esophagitis
Learn more about the causes and treatment of eosinophilic esophagitis — a digestive disease caused by an allergic reaction.
Farsightedness
Do you see distant objects clearly, but develop a blur as they come close? This vision problem, called farsightedness, is easily corrected with prescription lenses.
Hemophilia
In this inherited disorder, the blood lacks one of several clot-forming proteins. The result is prolonged bleeding, which can be life-threatening.
Spina bifida
Learn about this condition in which an unborn baby's spine and spinal cord don't form properly. Surgery during pregnancy may be a treatment option.
Pulmonary atresia with ventricular septal defect
This congenital heart defect affects the valve between the heart and lungs and includes a hole in the heart. Learn the symptoms and how it’s treated.
X-linked agammaglobulinemia
This genetic disease weakens the immune system, mainly in males, and leads to having infections often.
Multiple endocrine neoplasia, type 2 (MEN 2)
Learn about this rare disorder that causes tumors and overproduction of hormones.
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