Contact the Center for Advanced Intestinal Rehabilitation 844-295-0394 Request an Appointment Request a Second Opinion What are intestinal atresia and intestinal stenosis? The small intestine is a very important part of the digestive tract: It's where we …

Contact the Department of Otolaryngology and Communication Enhancement 617-355-6462 Fax 617-355-0320 International +1-617-355-5209 Monday - Friday 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM Saturday 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM Request an Appointment Request a Second Opinion Find a Location …

Contact the Roya Kabuki Program 857-218-5254 International 1-617-355-4278 Email kabuki@childrens.harvard.edu Request an Appointment Request a Second Opinion What is Kabuki syndrome? Kabuki syndrome is a rare congenital disorder, meaning that a child is …

Request an Appointment Request a Second Opinion What is a latex allergy? Some children have an allergy or sensitivity to latex. Your child may experience symptoms such as wheezing or hives after blowing up a rubber balloon, inhaling the powder found …

Contact the Benderson Family Heart Center 877-537-0882 Email heart@childrens.harvard.edu Request an Appointment Request a Second Opinion High cholesterol (hyperlipidemia) Cholesterol is a waxy, fatlike substance that can be found in all parts of the body. …

Contact the Learning Disabilities Program 617-355-2868 International +1-617-355-5209 Email Email the LD Program Request an Appointment Request a Second Opinion About learning disorders and disabilities The terms “learning disorder” (used by the medical …

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 …