Munchausen syndrome by proxy, referred to as a factitious disorder, can take the form of child abuse when parents make up illnesses for their child. Munchausen syndrome by proxy, now referred to as a factitious disorder, can take the form of...
Signs of muscular dystrophy in children appear around age 2-5 when a child starts to walk. Learn how to cope as a parent and help your child live comfortably. Muscular dystrophy (MD) is a group of rare genetic diseases that lead to weakened and...
Von Hippel-Lindau (VHL) disease is a hereditary condition associated with tumors arising in multiple organs. Learn more. Von Hippel-Lindau (VHL) disease is a rare condition that causes abnormal blood vessel growth throughout different areas of your...
VHL disease itself often has no symptoms, but the tumors related to VHL disease may have noticeable signs. Learn more about symptoms and causes of VHL. Von Hippel-Lindau (VHL) disease is a genetic condition that causes abnormal blood vessel growth...
Diagnosing VHL disease typically involves imaging scans, blood tests, and a physical examination to check for tumors. Learn more. Von Hippel-Lindau (VHL) disease is a hereditary condition that causes tumors and cysts to grow in multiple areas of the...
Treatment of most cases of VHL usually involves surgery to remove the tumors. Certain tumors can be treated with focused high-dose radiation. Learn more. If you are diagnosed with Von Hippel-Lindau (VHL) disease, tumors or cysts may grow in up to 10...
Common variable immunodeficiency is an immune system disorder in which a person has reduced antibodies, resulting in frequent infections. Common variable immunodeficiency (CVID) is an immune system disorder that causes low antibodies, which reduces...
Treatment of a desmoid tumor may involve a combination of active surveillance, surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, or prescription medications. Desmoid tumors are benign (noncancerous) tumors that may grow slowly or become more aggressive and invade...
Congenital muscular dystrophy is an umbrella term for a category of genetic muscle diseases seen either at birth or shortly after. Congenital muscular dystrophy (CMD) is the name for a category of genetic muscle diseases that first appear near birth...
Desmoid tumor signs and symptoms, diagnostic tests, and why a biopsy is important. Desmoid tumors are a rare type of benign (noncancerous) tumor. Some grow for months or years before a person notices them. Others cause symptoms such as pain or...
Huntington’s disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that develops over several decades. Learn about the stages. Huntington's disease (HD) is a neurological disorder caused by a genetic mutation passed down through...
