Conditions & Treatments

Mood disorders are a group of mental health problems. They are sometimes called affective disorders. ...

When a baby is born with Down syndrome, the healthcare provider takes a blood sample to do a chromosome study. Mosaicism or mosaic Down syndrome is diagnosed when there is a mixture of two types of cells. Some have the usual 46 chromosomes and some ...

What is mosaicism? Mosaicism is when a person has 2 or more genetically different sets of cells in his or her body. Chromosomes are stick-shaped structures in the middle of each cell in the body. Each cell has 46 chromosomes grouped in 23 pairs. A ...

The Motion Analysis Center provides a comprehensive computerized evaluation of how your child walks, his or her gait, and our advanced motion analysis technology and expertise in interpreting findings are vital components in helping your child achieve the greatest mobility possible. ...

Moyamoya is a disease of abnormal blood vessels in the brain that can occur in children. It leads to narrowing and blood clot formation that prevents the brain from getting enough blood. ...

Chemotherapy is the use of medicines to treat cancer. The medicines can cause an inflammation of the lining of the mouth. The mouth is lined with mucous membranes. When these are inflamed, it’s called mouth mucositis. ...

Multiple epiphyseal dysplasia is a disorder of cartilage and bone development primarily affecting the ends of the long bones in the arms and legs. ...

HMO, also known as hereditary multiple exostoses (HME), is a condition in which people develop benign bone tumors called exostoses. This condition most often affects children under 12. ...

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic disease of the central nervous system, which is made up of the brain and spinal cord. It’s an unpredictable condition that can be relatively benign to disabling. ...

The pediatric Multiple Sclerosis (MS) & Demyelinating Diseases Center at St. Louis Children’s Hospital is dedicated to combating multiple sclerosis and other demyelinating and autoimmune diseases of the central nervous system. To schedule an appointment, call 314.454.5437 or 800.678.5437. ...