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Contact the Center for Childhood Liver Disease 617-355-5837 Request an Appointment Request a Second Opinion What is cholestasis? Cholestasis is a problem with the flow of bile that happens when the bile ducts are blocked or the liver has a problem …
Contact the Endocrine-Oncology Program 857-215-1312 Fax 617-751-7046 International +1-617-355-5209 Email pedi_genetics@dfci.harvard.edu Email (International) Email for International Request an Appointment Request a Second Opinion What is Carney triad? …
Request an Appointment Request a Second Opinion What is cellulitis? Cellulitis is a deep bacterial infection of the skin that usually occurs after some type of trauma causes an opening in your child's skin. The infection typically involves your child's …
Contact the Bone and Soft Tissue Tumors Program 617-355-6021 International +1-617-355-5209 Request an Appointment Request a Second Opinion What are chondromas? Chondromas are benign (not cancerous) tumors made of cartilage that are found mostly in the …
Contact Pediatric Oncology 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 chondrosarcoma? Chondrosarcoma is a type of cancer that typically …
Contact the Blood Disorders Center 617-355-8246 Fax 617-730-0641 International +1-617-355-5209 Email Email us Request an Appointment Request a Second Opinion What is congenital dyserythropoietic anemia? Congenital dyserythropoietic anemia (CDA) is a group …
Contact the Division of Endocrinology 617-355-7476 Fax 617-730-0194 Monday - Friday 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM Request an Appointment Request a Second Opinion What is diabetes insipidus? Diabetes insipidus is a rare disorder that occurs when the kidneys release a …
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 Diamond-Blackfan anemia? Diamond-Blackfan anemia (DBA) is a …
Request an Appointment Request a Second Opinion What is diapering? An essential part of every baby's care is diapering. Until a child is toilet-trained, usually by 3 years of age, diapers are used to collect urine and bowel movements. It is estimated that …
Request an Appointment Request a Second Opinion What are dust mite allergies? Dust mites are tiny organisms that feed on the shed scales of human skin. The waste products of the dust mite may provoke allergic reactions or asthma in your child. They are …