This type of fast heartbeat may occur after heart surgery or during pregnancy. But infections may trigger it too. Learn how it's diagnosed and treated.
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Desmoplastic small round cell tumors
These rare, aggressive cancers most often form in the abdomen. Learn about DSRCT treatments, including surgery, chemotherapy and radiation therapy.
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Choroid plexus carcinoma
This rare type of cancerous brain tumor occurs mainly in children under 2. Treatment usually involves surgery and radiation therapy.
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Bladder exstrophy
This rare condition present at birth happens when the bladder develops outside of an unborn baby during pregnancy. The condition can be repaired with surgery.
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Myxofibrosarcoma
Learn about this connective tissue cancer that often starts in the arms and legs. Myxofibrosarcoma treatments include surgery, radiation therapy and chemotherapy.
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Embryonal tumors
Learn about these malignant brain tumors that happen most often in babies and young children. Treatments include surgery, radiation therapy and chemotherapy.
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Familial adenomatous polyposis
This inherited condition leads to colon cancer. Treatment consists of having frequent screenings and having surgery to remove all or part of the colon.
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Osteomyelitis
Bones don't get infected easily, but a serious injury, bloodstream infection or surgery may lead to a bone infection.
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Rumination syndrome
Learn about this condition that results in regurgitating and reswallowing food. Behavioral therapy and medicine are treatments.
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Tubular adenoma of the colon
This type of colon polyp can eventually become cancerous if it's not removed. Learn about treatment options and recommendations for a follow-up colonoscopy schedule.
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Nerve sheath tumors
Learn about these growths that form in or near nerves connecting to the spinal cord. Surgery is the most common treatment.
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MCAD deficiency
This inherited genetic disorder prevents the breakdown of certain fats needed for energy, leading to dangerously low blood sugar levels if not treated.