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Contact the Brain Tumor Center 888-PEDI-ONC (888-733-4662) Fax 617-394-3059 International +1-617-355-5209 Email pno_npc@dfci.harvard.edu Request an Appointment Request a Second Opinion What is a brain tumor? Brain tumors are relatively rare in children, …
Contact the Hand and Orthopedic Upper Extremity Program 617-355-6021 International +1-617-355-5209 Request an Appointment Request a Second Opinion What are broken elbows? A broken elbow is a break, at or near the elbow joint, in one or more of the three …
Contact the Division of Pulmonary Medicine 617-355-1900 Fax 617-730-0373 International +1-617-355-5209 Monday - Friday 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM Saturday 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM Request an Appointment Request a Second Opinion What is bronchiolitis? Bronchiolitis is an …
Contact the Division of Genetics and Genomics 617-355-6394 Fax 617-730-0466 Request an Appointment Request a Second Opinion What is Batten disease? Batten disease is a very rare genetic disorder that affects the brain and nervous system. Symptoms …
Contact the Center for Childhood Liver Disease 617-355-5837 Request an Appointment Request a Second Opinion What is biliary atresia? Bile is an important fluid produced by your child's liver and stored in the gallbladder. In a healthy system, it flows …
Find a Doctor What are congenital limb differences? Babies with congenital limb differences are born with arms, legs, fingers, or toes that are missing, not fully formed, or formed differently. Some congenital limb differences are related to conditions …
Contact the Division of Infectious Diseases 617-355-6832 Fax 617-730-0254 Request an Appointment Request a Second Opinion What is congenital rubella? Congenital rubella syndrome is caused by a virus known as a rubivirus. When adults and children contract …
Request an Appointment Request a Second Opinion What is conjunctivitis? Conjunctivitis, also known as pink eye, is an inflammation of the conjunctiva of the eye. The conjunctiva consists of the membrane that lines the inside of the eye as well as a thin …
Contact the Division of Infectious Diseases 617-354-2900 Fax 617-730-0911 Request an Appointment Request a Second Opinion What is congenital toxoplasmosis? You’re likely to be confused and overwhelmed — not to mention scared — if your infant has been …
Request an Appointment Request a Second Opinion Overview A corneal abrasion is a scratch or injury to the cornea, which is the clear, dome-shaped surface that covers the front of the eye. Corneal abrasions are very common in children. The condition can be …