Conditions & Treatments

If you believe your child is currently showing signs of having a stroke it is important to visit an Emergency Room or call 911 immediately. What is a Cerebral Sinovenous Thrombosis? Cerebral sinovenous thrombosis (CSVT), also called sinus venous thrombosis, occurs when a blood clot ...

Overview A chalazion (kuh-LAY-zee-un) is a slow-growing, painless lump in the eyelid that forms because of the swelling of an oil gland. It’s more common in adults between ages 30 and 50 than in children. Causes A chalazion is caused by a blocked oil gland ...

Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) disease is an inherited nerve problem. It causes abnormalities in the nerves that supply your feet, legs, hands, and arms. ...

Chemical burns can occur when strong acids or alkalis come into contact with the skin and the eyes. Burns can also occur when a child inhales or eats certain substances. ...

Overview Chemical burns happen when a chemical gets into your child’s eye. Causes Chemical burns of the eye are often caused by household cleaning products. Some common products that cause this type of injury include: Toilet cleaner Battery fluid Pool cleaners Bleaches Vinegar Glass polish ...

A Chiari malformation is a problem with how the brain sits in the skull. The brain normally sits fully inside the skull. With a Chiari malformation, the lower part of the brain dips down through a normal opening at the bottom of the skull. ...

Chickenpox is a common childhood disease. It causes an itchy, blistering rash and is easily spread to others. ...

The Child Life Services department works with patients and families to develop ways to cope by using play, music, art, recreation, and education techniques. ...

Our Childhood Cancer Survivorship Program team has decades of experience monitoring and treating the long-term side effects of childhood cancers. Monitoring for late effects is vital to ensure children live healthy, productive lives. ...

A choledochal cyst is a malformation of the hepatic duct that can obstruct flow of bile in infants. ...