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Antenatal (before birth) hydronephrosis (fluid-filled enlargement of the kidney) can be detected in a fetus by ultrasound as early as the first trimester of a pregnancy. During pregnancy, this condition is identified in 1 percent of males and 0.5 percent of females. ...

Midface hypoplasia describes a situation in which the upper jaw, cheekbones and eye sockets have not grown as much as the rest of the face. Because of this, the eyes can seem large, appearing bulgy or “bug-eyed.” ...

St. Louis Children’s Hospital has a multidisciplinary team who work together to protect the brains and development of children with Moyamoya. Moyamoya is a disease of abnormal blood vessels in the brain that can occur in children. ...

Our patients and families will experience innovative medicine, compassionate care, and unbiased access to resources. Patients and families can expect a level of quality pediatric care known only at St. Louis Children’s Hospital. ...

Plastic surgeons perform rhinoplasty (a nose job) and reconstructive surgery. Nose surgery can improve appearance and/or nasal function related to injury or conditions your child was born with. ...

A call, gift or message can truly lift a young patient’s spirits. St. Louis Children’s Hospital offers a variety of ways to get in touch with patients, including sending gifts directly to a patient’s room. ...

Summer is full of fun — but it’s still possible to bring home a bug. ...

Your child is perfectly polite to teachers and adults, but how is he or she on the playing field? If name-calling, trash talking or cheating is part of his or her game plan, it may be time to talk about good sportsmanship. ...

St. Louis Children's Hospital joins only 418 healthcare providers nationwide to earn the “LGBTQ Healthcare Equality Leader” designation Today, Healthcare Facility announced their “LGBTQ Healthcare Equality Leader” designation from the Human Rights Campaign Foundation (HRC) and St. Louis Children's Hospital was one of only two ...

St. Louis Children’s Hospital will open its first convenient care location in South St. Louis County. St. Louis Children’s After Hours™ is the only non-emergency, lower-acuity care center of its kind in the area, designed and staffed specifically for pediatric patients. ...