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Pituitary tumors
Learn more about the symptoms, causes and treatment of growths that develop in the pituitary gland.
Transposition of the great arteries
This serious, rare heart problem present at birth requires surgery to correct. Learn about its symptoms and treatment.
Scoliosis
This sideways curvature of the spine occurs most often during the growth spurt just before puberty. Treatment may include braces or surgery.
Osteosarcoma
Learn about the symptoms and causes of this bone cancer that happens most often in children. Find out about treatments, including limb-sparing operations.
Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)
Find out the symptoms of STDs and what you can do to prevent them, along with the treatments if you're diagnosed with one.
Hemochromatosis
This liver disorder causes your body to absorb too much iron from the foods you eat. Learn about symptoms, causes and treatment for this condition that usually runs in families.
IgA nephropathy (Berger disease)
This disease causes kidney inflammation that, over time, can interfere with the kidneys' ability to filter waste from the blood.
Ruptured spleen
A break in the surface of your spleen, usually from a forceful blow to your abdomen, can cause life-threatening internal bleeding.
MCAD deficiency
This inherited genetic disorder prevents the breakdown of certain fats needed for energy, leading to dangerously low blood sugar levels if not treated.
Craniopharyngioma
Learn more about this noncancerous tumor that forms near the brain's pituitary gland, including diagnosis and treatment options.
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