Abscess Drainage Abscess drainage is performed using imaging guidance and a minimally invasive techniques to drain infected fluid. Learn more about this procedure.
Achondroplasia Achondroplasia is the most common type of dwarfism, in which the child's arms and legs are short in proportion to body length. Learn more about this condition.
Acne Acne is a disorder of the hair follicles and oil (sebaceous) glands that become clogged. This leads to pimples and cysts. Learn more about this condition.
Acute Flaccid Myelitis Acute flaccid myelitis (AFM) is a rare condition that affects the area of the spinal cord called gray matter and causes the body’s muscles to become weak. Learn more about this condition.
Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) Cancer specialists at Children’s National in Washington, D.C., provide expert treatment for children who have acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Learn more about this condition, including its symptoms, what causes and how we treat it.
Adenoid and Tonsil Hypertrophy Enlarged adenoids may cause nasal obstruction, recurrent sinusitis, post nasal drip, sleep apnea, chronic runny nose, halitosis and even chronic cough. Large tonsils may cause sleep apnea at night and difficulty with swallowing during the day.
Adolescent Skin Conditions We design our healthcare with kids in mind, and deliver assurance when parents need it most.
Agammaglobulinemia X-linked agammaglobulinemia is a rare genetic disease. It causes a weakened immune system and difficulty fighting infections. Learn more about this condition.
Age-Appropriate Hearing Milestones Hearing problems may be suspected in children who are not responding to sounds or who are not developing their language skills appropriately. The following are some age-related guidelines that may help to decide if your child is having hearing problems.
Age-Appropriate Speech and Language Milestones Hearing problems may be suspected in children who are not responding to sounds or who are not developing their language skills appropriately. Read about age-appropriate speech and language milestones for children.