Related Conditions and Treatments
22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome (DiGeorge Syndrome)
Condition
22q11.2 deletion syndrome is a genetic condition that causes a combination of medical problems. These problems may include heart defects, cleft palate, speech or feeding problems, difficulty fighting infections, low calcium levels, kidney problems, learning or behavioral issues, and facial differences.
Learn more about 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome (DiGeorge Syndrome)
Bone-Anchored Hearing Systems
Treatment
Bone-anchored hearing systems (BAHS) are devices used to treat ear conditions that interfere with hearing.
Cochlear Implants
Treatment
Cochlear implants are an increasingly common option for managing hearing loss.
Cytomegalovirus
Condition
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a virus related to the herpes virus group of infections.
Down Syndrome
Condition
Down syndrome is a genetic condition characterized by developmental delays and learning disability.
Hearing Aids
Treatment
Hearing aids are electronic or battery-operated devices that can amplify and change sound.
Hearing Loss
Condition
Hearing loss is a problem with one or both or ears that reduces a child’s ability to detect sound.
Microtia
Condition
Microtia is a birth defect of a baby’s ear in which the external ear is small and not properly formed.
Neurofibromatosis Type 2
Condition
Neurofibromatosis type 2 (NF2) is a genetic disorder that causes slow-growing tumors to develop on the eighth cranial nerve.
Robin Sequence
Condition
Robin sequence (aka Pierre Robin sequence) is a combination of facial differences that are present at birth.
Sensorineural Hearing Loss
Condition
Sensorineural hearing loss is an extremely common type of hearing loss that affects the inner ear.
Stickler Syndrome
Condition
Stickler syndrome is a relatively common congenital condition that affects the formation of a connective tissue called collagen.