Congenital Disorders

Pachyonychia Congenita: Understanding the Rare Nail Disorder

Pachyonychia is a rare disease involving any of your body's keratin genes. As the name indicates, it is a congenital disease that has been present since birth due to...

Port-Wine Stain: Causes, Treatment & Complications

Port-wine stain is a non-cancerous condition some babies are born with. It is named so because it looks...

DiGeorge Syndrome: A Closer Look

What is DiGeorge Syndrome? DiGeorge syndrome, also known as 22q11.2 deletion syndrome, is a genetic disease that is...

Dandy Walker Malformation: Symptoms, Causes & Treatments

Dandy-walker malformation is a congenital or inborn brain disorder in which some of your child's brain structures remain...

Pachyonychia Congenita: Understanding the Rare Nail Disorder

Pachyonychia is a rare disease involving any of your body's keratin genes. As the name indicates, it is a congenital disease that has been...

Port-Wine Stain: Causes, Treatment & Complications

Port-wine stain is a non-cancerous condition some babies are born with. It is named so because it looks like wine was splashed on the...

DiGeorge Syndrome: A Closer Look

What is DiGeorge Syndrome? DiGeorge syndrome, also known as 22q11.2 deletion syndrome, is a genetic disease that is present from birth. The main reason...

Dandy Walker Malformation: Symptoms, Causes & Treatments

Dandy-walker malformation is a congenital or inborn brain disorder in which some of your child's brain structures remain underdeveloped (malformed). It results in neurological...