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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 …
Contact the Orthopedic Center 617-355-6021 International +1-617-355-5209 Request an Appointment Request a Second Opinion What is a dislocation? Our bones and cartilage are connected with flexible bands of fibrous tissue, called ligaments. When extreme …
Contact the Reproductive Endocrinology and PCOS Program 617-355-5776 Fax 617-730-0184 Request an Appointment Request a Second Opinion What is dysmenorrhea? The pain associated with menstrual cramping is called dysmenorrhea. There are two types of …