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Placental abruption
This uncommon pregnancy complication, in which the placenta separates from the wall of the uterus, can endanger both the mother and the baby.
Placenta previa
Learn about how this pregnancy complication is diagnosed and managed to reduce risks to your baby's health and your own.
Placenta accreta
During pregnancy, if part of the placenta grows too far into the uterine wall, it can remain attached after childbirth, causing severe maternal blood loss.
Pituitary tumors
Learn more about the symptoms, causes and treatment of growths that develop in the pituitary gland.
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.
Peritonitis
Learn about the causes, symptoms and treatment of peritonitis.
Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)
This serious infection of the female reproductive organs can cause long-term complications such as infertility and chronic pain. Know the symptoms and causes.
Pediatric brain tumors
Pediatric brain tumors include medulloblastoma, glioma, embryonal tumor, germ cell brain tumor, spinal cord tumor, craniopharyngioma and pineoblastoma.
Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA)
Learn about symptoms, causes and treatment of this common — and treatable — heart problem that occurs shortly after birth.
Parvovirus infection
Learn more about the symptoms, causes, treatment and prevention of this common childhood infection — sometimes called slapped-cheek disease.
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