Conditions & Treatments

Saethre-Chotzen syndrome is a genetic disorder in which certain skull bones fuse early and prevent the skull from growing normally. This affects the shape of the head and face. In addition patients may have droopy eyelids, low hairline, small ears, and webbing between the fingers. ...

Scaphocephaly (or dolichocephaly) is also called sagittal synostosis. It is the most common type of craniosynostosis, which occurs when bones in an infant’s head fuse together abnormally. ...

Salmonella is a bacteria that infects the intestines and causes diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps 12 to 72 hours after infection. Over 1 million cases of salmonella infection are reported in the United States each year. ...

Sarcoidosis is an inflammatory disease. It starts as tiny, grain-like lumps called granulomas, which most often appear in your lungs or lymph nodes. They can clump together and form larger lumps that attack other organs. ...

A sarcoma is a malignant tumor growing from connective tissues. These can include cartilage, fat, muscle, tendons, and bones. ...

Scabies is an infestation of tiny mites on the skin. It causes a small red rash and intense itching. This infection is very contagious. It often spreads from child to child while children are sleeping together in the same bed or have close personal contact. ...

Scarlet fever is an infectious disease that causes a rash. It’s also known as scarlatina. It is caused by the same kind of bacteria that cause strep throat. It may also be caused by infected wounds or burns. The rash is made up of tiny ...

What is school refusal? School refusal, or school avoidance, is a term used to describe the signs or anxiety a school-aged child has and his or her refusal to go to school. School phobia can be seen in different types of situations, including: Young children ...

Schwachman Diamond generally presents in infancy with exocrine pancreatic dysfunction and bone marrow failure. ...

Schwannomatosis is a uncommon type of neurofibromatosis in which affected individuals develop multiple nerve sheath tumors. These tumors, called schwannomas, involve Schwann cells that wrap around nerves, and can affect the cranial, spinal, and peripheral nerves. ...