Detailed information on birth defects, including their cause and frequency

A look at the healthcare team members involved in diagnosing a child's hearing loss, and different ways of managing hearing loss.

Mastoiditis is a complication of a middle ear infection. Read on to learn more about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.

Detailed information on the lymphatic system.

Detailed information on thalassemias, including alpha thalassemia, beta thalassemia (Cooley's anemia)

Beta thalassemia is an inherited blood disorder. This means it is passed down through the parent’s genes. It is a form of anemia. Anemia is a low red blood cell or low hemoglobin level. Hemoglobin is part of red blood cells. It carries oxygen to organs, tissues, and cells. Beta thalassemia affects the production of hemoglobin.

Detailed information on lymphatic masses in children

A lymphatic malformation is a lymphatic vessel that isn't formed correctly. The vessel traps the lymph fluid and causes cysts to form. Your child may have 1 or more of these cysts.

Alpha thalassemia is an inherited blood disorder. This means it is passed down through the parent’s genes. It causes anemia in affected children. Learn more about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.

Lymphadenopathy means swelling of the lymph nodes or glands. Lymphadenopathy can occur in just one area of the body, such as the neck. Or it may affect lymph nodes throughout the body. The cervical lymph nodes, found in the neck, are the most common site of lymphadenopathy.