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Contact the Lower Extremity Program 833-939-0323 International +1-617-355-5209 Request an Appointment Request a Second Opinion What is a limb-length discrepancy? A limb-length discrepancy is when one leg or arm is shorter than the other leg or arm. The …
Contact the Lymphoma 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 large cell lymphoma? Large cell lymphoma is a type of …
Contact the Center for Airway Disorders 617-355-3795 International 1-617-355-5209 Email airway@childrens.harvard.edu Request an Appointment Request a Second Opinion What is a laryngeal cleft? When a child’s larynx (voice box) develops normally, it is …
Request an Appointment Request a Second Opinion What is low birthweight? Babies are weighed within the first few hours after birth. The weight is compared with the baby's gestational age and recorded in the medical record. A birthweight less than 5 …
Contact the Vascular Anomalies Center 617-355-5226 Fax 617-730-0752 International 1-617-355-5209 Email vascular@childrens.harvard.edu Request an Appointment Request a Second Opinion What is lymphedema? Lymphedema is a chronic, progressive disease that …
Contact the Center for Congenital Anomalies of the Reproductive Tract 617-355-7648 Fax 617-730-0186 Request an Appointment Request a Second Opinion What is labial hypertrophy? The labia are basically two fat pads to protect a woman's clitoris and vagina …
Contact the Lysosomal Storage Disorders (BoLD) Program 617-355-6394 Fax 617-730-0466 Request an Appointment Request a Second Opinion What is MPS VI? Mucopolysarcharidosis type VI (MPS VI) is a rare, inherited disorder that is classified as a lysosomal …
Contact the Lysosomal Storage Disorders (BoLD) Program 617-355-6394 Fax 617-730-0466 Request an Appointment Request a Second Opinion What is multiple sulfatase deficiency? Multiple sulfatase deficiency is a complex, inherited disorder caused by a genetic …
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 a microperforate hymen? A half moon of thin membrane normally surrounds a …
Contact the Division of Genetics and Genomics 617-355-6394 Fax 617-730-0466 Request an Appointment Request a Second Opinion What is Morquio syndrome? Morquio syndrome is a rare genetic condition that affects a child’s bones and spine, organs, and physical …