Spina Bifida What is Spina Bifida? Spina bifida is one of the most common birth defects compatible with life. Technically it means an open spinal column, but has come to...
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Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis What is Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis? There are several types of scoliosis, and their names reflect either the age at which they occur, their cause, or both. Adolescent...
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Vascular Malformations and Hemangiomas What is a hemangioma? A hemangioma is a type of birthmark. It is the most common benign (non-cancerous) tumor of the skin. Hemangiomas may be present...
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Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumors (PNETs) What are Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumors? After leukemia and lymphoma, brain tumors are the most common type of childhood cancer. Primitive neuroectodermal tumors (PNETs) are malignant tumors...
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Pediatric Tumors What are Pediatric Tumors? While tumors of the nervous system may sound rare, they are in fact the most common solid tumor of childhood. They may present at...
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