Conditions & Treatments

Hepatocellular carcinoma is a rare disease in which cancerous cells are found in the tissues of your child’s liver. Although rare, it is the most common primary cancer of the liver. ...

HHT is an inherited disorder that affects blood vessels. It is characterized by abnormal connections between arteries and veins known as arteriovenous malformations (AVM’s) and telangiectases. ...

St. Louis Children’s Hospital is a Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia (HHT) Center of Excellence that provides care to children in families with HHT. To schedule an appointment, call 314-454-KIDS (5437). ...

Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia (HSP) is a genetic disorder that is characterized by progressive weakness and spasticity (stiffness) of the legs. HSP is not a form of cerebral palsy although it may mimic the signs and symptoms of spastic diplegia. ...

A hernia is when a part of the intestine pushes through a weak spot in the belly (abdominal) muscles. The hernia creates a soft lump or bulge under the skin. ...

Herpangina is a very common illness in children. It causes small blister-like bumps or sores (ulcers) in the mouth. They are usually in the back of the throat or the roof of the mouth. ...

Cold sores are small blisters around the mouth caused by the herpes simplex virus. They are sometimes called fever blisters. ...

Shingles (herpes zoster) is a painful skin rash. It’s caused by the varicella-zoster virus (VZV). This is the same virus that causes chickenpox. ...

Blood pressure is the force of the blood pushing against the artery walls. ...

High bone density is an unusually high amount of mineral matter per square centimeter of bones. ...