In this group of inherited disorders, the body makes little or no melanin, a pigment that determines hair, skin and eye color and vision development.
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Rubella
Learn more about the symptoms and prevention of this viral infection that easily passes to others.
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Clubfoot
This is when a baby is born with a foot fixed in a turned position. Without treatment, a child with a clubfoot may walk on the side or top of the foot.
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Growth plate fractures
Growth plate fractures — This common childhood bone injury often needs immediate treatment as it can result in a shorter, longer or crooked limb.
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Torn meniscus
Any activity that causes you to twist or rotate your knee, especially when putting your full weight on it, can cause this common knee injury.
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Plantar warts
Learn about the causes, treatment and prevention of these hard, sometimes painful growths that appear on the heel or ball of the foot.
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Atrioventricular septal defect (AVSD)
This congenital heart defect involves a hole in the heart. It affects blood flow through the heart valves. Learn the symptoms and how the condition is treated.
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Cholestasis of pregnancy
This liver condition can occur late in pregnancy, triggering intense itching. The risk of complications for your baby may require early delivery.
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Breast cysts
A firm, round lump in breast tissue could be a fluid-filled cyst. Breast cysts are typically not cancerous and often need no treatment.
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Fetal macrosomia
When a fetus grows to be much larger than average, it can lead to health concerns during childbirth and beyond.
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Mammary duct ectasia
Mammary duct ectasia is a noncancerous breast condition that affects the milk ducts. Learn the signs and symptoms and when treatment might be needed.
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Mastitis
Pain and swelling in the breast could be caused by this breast condition. Find out about symptoms, treatment and self-care.