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Pulmonary atresia with intact ventricular septum
Also called PA/IVS, this rare congenital heart defect is diagnosed at or shortly after birth. Learn the symptoms and how it's treated.
Pulmonary atresia
This life-threatening heart condition that's present at birth changes the way blood travels from the heart to the rest of the body.
Progeria
This genetic disorder is extremely rare and progressive. It causes children to age rapidly, beginning in their first two years of life.
Primary immunodeficiency
Frequent infections could mean you have an immune system disorder. The conditions in this category are usually caused by genetic changes.
Prader-Willi syndrome
Prader-Willi syndrome is a rare genetic disorder that results in physical, mental and behavioral problems, including a constant sense of hunger.
Polio
Learn more about this contagious viral illness that affects the nervous system. Severe disease can lead to paralysis, trouble breathing and sometimes death.
Pneumonia
Pneumonia — Learn about the symptoms, causes and treatment of this serious lung infection.
Pinworm infection
Learn more about the symptoms, treatment and prevention of this common type of intestinal worm infection.
Pineoblastoma
Learn about this rare cancer that begins in the brain's pineal gland. Treatments include surgery, radiation therapy and chemotherapy.
Phenylketonuria (PKU)
PKU is caused by a change in the gene that helps create an enzyme needed to break down phenylalanine. Treatment includes a special diet and medication.
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