Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia A congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) is a birth defect that causes a hole in the diaphragm during prenatal development. Learn more about this condition.
Pectus Carinatum Pectus carinatum, sometimes called "pigeon breast," is caused when the breastbone is pushed outward, and occurs only about a third as often as pectus excavatum. Learn more about this condition.
Wilms Tumor and Kidney Tumors Wilms tumor, also called nephroblastoma, is a malignant (cancerous) tumor originating in the cells of the kidney. It is the most common type of renal (kidney) cancer in children and accounts for about 5% of all childhood cancers.
Appendicitis Appendicitis is a painful swelling and infection of the appendix (a narrow, finger-like pouch that branches off the large intestine).
Hirschsprung Disease Hirschsprung disease occurs when some of the nerve cells that are normally present in the intestine do not form properly while a baby is developing during pregnancy. Learn more about this condition and its causes and treatment.
Omphalocele An omphalocele is a birth defect in which some of the abdominal organs protrude through an opening in the abdominal muscles in the area of the umbilical cord. A translucent membrane covers the protruding organs.
Pyloric Stenosis Pyloric stenosis is a problem that affects babies between birth and 6 months of age and causes forceful vomiting that can lead to dehydration.
Kaposiform Hemangioendothelioma with Kasabach-Merritt Syndrome Kaposiform hemangioendothelioma is a rare, aggressive vascular skin, tissue and bone tumor found in children. Learn more about this condition.