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Contact the Department of Urology 617-355-7796 Request an Appointment Request a Second Opinion What is a duplex collecting system? In children with a duplex collecting system, also known as ureteral duplication, a kidney has two ureters (tubes that carry …
Contact the Bone Marrow Failure and MDS Program 857-215-1312 Fax 617-751-7046 International +1-617-355-5209 Email bmf_pedi@dfci.harvard.edu Request an Appointment Request a Second Opinion What is dyskeratosis congenita? Dyskeratosis congenita (DC) is a …
Request an Appointment Request a Second Opinion About eye injuries Often caused by sports or other physical activity , eye injuries can be serious and are usually quite painful. They are also a common cause of vision loss in children. Eye injuries can …
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 Little League elbow? “Little League elbow" is a term used to describe pain in a young …
Contact the Child and Young Adult Hip Preservation Program 888-767-9136 International 1-617-355-5209 Request an Appointment Request a Second Opinion What is Legg-Calve-Perthes disease? Legg-Calve-Perthes disease (also known as Perthes disease) is a rare …
Contact the Spine Division 617-355-6021 International +01-617-355-5209 Request an Appointment Request a Second Opinion Find a Location What is lordosis? Healthy spines curve naturally from front to back. The lower back (lumbar spine) has a slight forward …
Contact the Pediatric Cancer Genetic Risk Program 857-215-1312 Fax 617-751-7046 International +1-617-355-5209 Email pedi_genetics@dfci.harvard.edu Request an Appointment Request a Second Opinion What is Li-Fraumeni syndrome? Li-Fraumeni syndrome (LFS) is …
Contact the Orthopedic Center 617-355-6021 Fax 617-730-0459 International +1-617-355-5209 Request an Appointment Request a Second Opinion What is a malunion fracture? A malunion is different from a nonunion . Nonunions are fractures that do not heal …
Contact the Cleft and Craniofacial Center 617-355-5209 International +1-617-355-5209 Email Email the Center Request an Appointment Request a Second Opinion What is metopic synostosis? Did you know that your baby’s skull isn’t a single, solid entity — it’s …
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 …