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Ureteral obstruction
Learn about what causes blockage of the tubes that carry urine from the kidneys to the bladder, tests you might need and how the condition can be treated.
Peripheral nerve tumors
Learn about these growths that form in or near nerves connecting to the spinal cord. Surgery is the most common treatment.
Pectus excavatum
Pectus excavatum causes the breastbone to sink into the chest. This can affect heart and lung function. Surgery helps correct the deformity.
Vaginal agenesis
In this rare condition that occurs before birth, the vagina doesn't develop and the uterus may only develop partially or not at all. Learn about treatment.
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.
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.
Bladder exstrophy
This rare birth defect occurs when the bladder develops outside the fetus during pregnancy. The condition can be repaired with surgery.
Congenital mitral valve anomalies
These heart problems at birth cause the mitral valve to leak or become narrowed. Know the symptoms and treatment.
Atrial septal defect (ASD)
This heart problem that is present at birth causes a hole between the heart's upper chambers. It can be treated.
Mosquito bites
Learn about the many ways to prevent mosquito bites and how to ease the itch if you are bitten.
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