Sirenomelia is a rare birth defect. It is also called 'siren syndrome' or lower limb sirenomelia.
McKusick's epiphyseal dysplasia is also known as McKusick's syndrome or cartilage-hair hypoplasia.
Lichen is an infectious skin disease that is most commonly seen in babies and young children. Lichen most often appears on a child's skin in autumn and winter (cold season) or when there is a lowered...
Colds in babies are very common. The main reason for this is the very underdeveloped immune system (immune system) of our baby but also inadequate personal hygiene.
If your child complains of frequent headaches, you should see a paediatric neurologist as soon as possible. Do not give your child any painkillers without first consulting your doctor. This symptom...
Tuberous sclerosis is classified as a rare disease with a genetic basis. It is an incurable disease. A rash initially appears on the child's body, which later changes into small papules and nodules....
Hemangiomas are classified as benign lesions that can occur in infants, but also in older people. They affect girls much more frequently and appear in the form of nevi. In most cases, they disappear...
Haemangiomasare benign lesions that can occur in infants as well as in older people. They affect girls much more often than boys and, importantly, they are the most common nevi.
When a child starts going to kindergarten, infections occur more frequently. This is because children come into contact with new, previously unheard-of viruses, bacteria, parasites and fungi. During...
A microdeletion is otherwise known as a very small deletion. It is a very rare syndrome. What are its symptoms?
The harlequin fetus, or harlequin fish scale, is, however, a disease with a genetic basis. It is included in the group of so-called diseases called genodermatoses.
The return to kindergarten and school is inextricably linked to colds in children.
The birth of a child is a great happiness for the parents. Unfortunately, it so happens that, as a result of abnormalities during pregnancy, the child is born with developmental defects. Among these...
To date, little is known about a rare genetic disease called Fabry disease. Its causes and mode of inheritance are still being sought.
Rickets is mostly caused by a vitamin D deficiency in the body. Lack of treatment of this disease leads to various types of deformities in the bones (limbs, spine), spondylolisthesis and visible...
The pleura is a very thin membrane that covers the lung in a double layer. It forms a closed cavity, which is called the pleural cavity. Pleuritis is quite common in children and can be of two types:...
Chemotherapy, or treatment with cytostatic agents, is used to treat diseases with a cancerous origin. These drugs are designed to fight the disease, i.e. destroy cancer cells located in the body of a...
Prometheus syndrome (Proteus syndrome), also known as Wiedemann syndrome, is one of the very rare genetically determined diseases.
The incidence of cerebral palsy, can be expressed on a scale of 2-5:1000 births.
Antibiotics have been used a lot since they first appeared, due to their great effectiveness in treating many diseases in children. They are chemical compounds designed to destroy bacteria and...