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Request an Appointment Request a Second Opinion What is toxic epidermal necrolysis? Toxic epidermal necrolysis is a life-threatening skin disorder characterized by a blistering and peeling of the skin. It can be caused by a reaction to medication, most …
Contact the Division of Infectious Diseases 617-354-2900 Fax 617-730-0911 Request an Appointment Request a Second Opinion Learn More What is tetanus? Tetanus is an acute, sometimes fatal, disease of the central nervous system, caused by the toxin of the …
Request an Appointment Request a Second Opinion What are temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD)? Temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD) are problems involving the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). The TMJ is the most frequently used joint in the body; it …
Contact the Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Program 617-355-9600 International +1-617-355-5209 Request an Appointment Request a Second Opinion What is thoracic outlet syndrome? Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) is the compression of nerves and blood vessels in the …
Contact the Endodontics Program 617-355-6571 Fax 617-730-0478 Request an Appointment Request a Second Opinion About toothaches Toothaches are caused by an inflammation of the pulp inside the tooth. The pulp is part of the inside of the tooth that has …
Contact the Maternal Fetal Care Center 617-355-6512 International 1-617-355-5209 Request an Appointment Request a Second Opinion What is toxoplasmosis? Toxoplasmosis is a disease caused by a parasite, and it's usually acquired by the parasite getting into …
Contact the Cleft and Craniofacial Center 617-355-6309 International +01-617-355-5209 Email Samantha.Hall@childrens.harvar Request an Appointment Request a Second Opinion What is Treacher Collins syndrome? Treacher Collins syndrome is a genetic birth …
Contact the Department of Urology 617-355-7796 Fax 617-730-0474 Request an Appointment Request a Second Opinion Find a Location What is a ureterocele? At Boston Children’s Hospital, we understand that if your infant or child has been diagnosed with a …
Contact the Bone and Soft Tissue Tumors Program 617-355-6021 Contact DFCI 888-PEDI-ONC International +1-617-355-5209 Request an Appointment Request a Second Opinion What is a unicameral bone cyst? A unicameral bone cyst, otherwise known as a simple bone …
Contact the Department of Urology 617-355-7796 Fax 617-730-0474 Request an Appointment Request a Second Opinion Find a Location What are ureteropelvic junction (UPJ) obstructions? In a normal urinary system, urine flows from the kidney through the ureter …