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Request an Appointment Request a Second Opinion What is a neck mass? The majority of neck masses in children are benign enlarged lymph nodes caused by infection or inflammation. Neck masses are rarely cancerous. Some neck masses are inherited. What are …
Contact the Lysosomal Storage Disorders (BoLD) Program 617-355-6394 Fax 617-730-0466 Request an Appointment Request a Second Opinion What is Niemann-Pick disease type C? Niemann-Pick disease is a rare genetic condition that affects many of the body’s …
Contact the Hand and Orthopedic Upper Extremity Program 617-355-6021 International +1-617-355-5209 Request an Appointment Request a Second Opinion Locations What is nursemaid's elbow? The elbow joint is made up of three bones: the humerus, the ulna, and …
Contact the Neuroblastoma Program 888-PEDI-ONC (888-733-4662) Fax 617-582-7434 International +1-617-355-5209 Email pedi_onc@dfci.harvard.edu Request an Appointment Request a Second Opinion What is neuroblastoma? Neuroblastoma is a cancerous tumor that …
Request an Appointment Request a Second Opinion What are nosebleeds? Nosebleeds can be a scary occurrence, but are usually not dangerous. The medical term for nosebleed is epistaxis. They are fairly common in children, especially in dry climates or during …
Contact the Multidisciplinary Neurofibromatosis Program For NF 1 617-355-6394 For NF 2 617-355-6388 International +1-617-355-5209 Request an Appointment Request a Second Opinion What is neurofibromatosis type 2? Neurofibromatosis type 2 (NF2) is a genetic …
Contact the Spine Division 617-355-6021 International +1-617-355-5209 Request an Appointment Request a Second Opinion Find A Location What is neuromuscular scoliosis? Neuromuscular scoliosis is one of three main types of scoliosis that cause an irregular …
Contact the Division of Gynecology 617-355-7648 Fax 617-730-0186 Monday - Friday 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM Saturday 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM Request an Appointment Request a Second Opinion What is PMS? As many as 75 percent of girls and women experience unpleasant …
Request an Appointment Request a Second Opinion What are primary immunodeficiency disorders? Primary immunodeficiency disorders (PIDDs) are a group of inherited conditions affecting the immune system, due to a lack of, or dysfunction of white blood cells, …
Contact the Neurogenetics Program 617-355-6388 International +1-617-355-5209 Request an Appointment Request a Second Opinion What is Phelan-McDermid syndrome? Phelan-McDermid syndrome, also called 22q13 deletion syndrome, is a genetic disorder caused by …