Conditions & Treatments

A craniopharyngioma is a usually benign but possibly aggressive tumor that is found near the pituitary gland, a structure connected to the brain that regulates the production of many hormones in the body. This tumor is most commonly found in boys and girls 5 to ...

The skull is made up of bones and joints where the bones of the skull meet (sutures). Craniosynostosis is a condition where 1 or more of the sutures close too early. The key to treating craniosynostosis is early detection and treatment. ...

For decades, we have been helping thousands of children with craniosynostosis. Our surgeons are the most experienced in the region. ...

Find information on the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) at St. Louis Children’s Hospital. The PICU is staffed with specially trained healthcare team and state-of-art technology to deliver care to children and their families. For more information, call 314-454-KIDS (5437). ...

Overview Crohn's disease is when there is redness, swelling (inflammation), and sores along the digestive tract. It is part of a group of diseases known as inflammatory bowel disease or IBD. Crohn’s disease is a long-term (chronic) condition. It may come and go at different ...

Overview Strabismus is a misalignment of the eyes. The eyes (one or both) may turn inward, outward, up, or down. This condition is also called wandering eye or crossed eyes. This is one of the most common eye problems in children. Causes Experts aren’t sure ...

What is croup? Find out causes, facts, symptoms, diagnosis and treatments for croup, a respiratory problem often characterized by a loud, barking cough, stridor and breathing problems. ...

Crouzon syndrome is the most common type of craniosynostosis syndrome, which occurs when a genetic birth defect causes the bones in a baby’s skull to close (fuse) together prematurely. ...

Cryptosporidium, often referred to as "crypto," is a tiny parasite that can live in the intestines of humans and animals. The parasite is protected by an outer shell that allows it to survive outside the body for long periods of time and makes it very ...

Cryptotia, also know as pocket ear, is when a superior portion of the auricle is hidden under the scalp. Children with cryptotia may benefit from a non-surgical procedure called ear molding. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 314.454.5437 or 800.678.5437 or email ...