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Contact the Lysosomal Storage Disorders (BoLD) Program 617-355-6394 Fax 617-730-0466 Request an Appointment Request a Second Opinion What is Sanfilippo syndrome (MPS III)? Sanfilippo syndrome, also known as mucopolysaccharidosis type III (MPS III), is a …
Contact the Complex Biventricular Repair Program 617-355-4278 Email Heart@childrens.harvard.edu Request an Appointment Request a Second Opinion What is a single ventricle defect? A single ventricle defect is a type of heart defect that a child is born …
Contact the Department of Otolaryngology and Communication Enhancement 617-355-6462 International +1-617-355-5209 Fax: 617-355-0320 Monday - Friday 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM Saturday 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM Request an Appointment Request a Second Opinion What is …
Request an Appointment Request a Second Opinion What is a stye (hordeolum)? A hordeolum, more commonly known as a stye, is an inflammation of part of the eyelash. Styes are seen more often in children than adults. A stye is caused by an infection in the …
Contact the Cardiology Outpatient Services 617-355-4278 International +1-617-355-4278 Email outpatient@cardio.chboston.org Request an Appointment Request a Second Opinion What is syncope? Syncope is the medical term for fainting. It’s a temporary loss of …
Contact the Orthopedic Center 617-355-6021 International +1-617-355-5209 Fax 617-730-0459 Request an Appointment Request a Second Opinion Find A Doctor What is skeletal dysplasia? Skeletal dysplasia is a category of rare genetic disorders that cause …
Contact the Growth and Nutrition Program 617-355-7713 Fax 617-730-0881 Email GNP@childrens.harvard.edu Request an Appointment Request a Second Opinion What is slow weight gain? Slow weight gain is sometimes called “failure to thrive." It is not a disease …
Request an Appointment Request a Second Opinion About spider bites It is estimated that less than three deaths per year occur from spider bites. However, most victims are children. Most of the 20,000 species of spiders found in the United States are …
Contact the Cleft and Craniofacial Center 617-355-6309 International +1-617-355-5209 Email Email us Request an Appointment Request a Second Opinion What is Saethre-Chotzen syndrome? Saethre-Chotzen syndrome is a genetic condition characterized by the …
Request an Appointment Request a Second Opinion What is scabies? Scabies is an infestation of mites. These tiny insects leave small red bumps that cause intense itching. The mites burrowing into the skin where they lay eggs that hatch a few days later …