Seizure Disorder
What is A Seizure? A seizure is a sudden attack triggered when neurons in the brain create abnormal electric discharges. Seizures may include: muscle spasms, mental confusion, uncontrolled body movements,…
Category: Birth Defect Fact Sheet
Scoliosis
What is Scoliosis? Scoliosis is curvature of the spine that is often accompanied by a structural rotation of the spine. The term scoliosis traditionally refers to a side-to-side or lateral…
Renal Agenesis
What is Renal Agenesis? Renal Agenesis is the congenital absence or severe malformation of one or both kidneys. The kidneys are part of the urinary system that also includes the…
Pyloric Stenosis
What is Pyloric Stenosis? Pyloric Stenosis is the narrowing of the pylorus (lower part of the stomach which leads to the small intestine) due to the enlargement or thickening of…
Porencephaly
What is Porencephaly? Porencephaly is a congenital (present at birth) abnormality of the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord) which results in fluid-filled cysts or cavities in the brain.…
Premature Births
What is a Premature Birth? Premature birth occurs when a pregnancy lasts fewer than 37 weeks from conception. Full-term infants are born 38-42 weeks after they are conceived, with the…
Polycystic Kidney Disease
What is Polycystic Kidney Disease? Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) is a genetic disease characterized by the growth of numerous fluid-filled cysts that can result in malformed or enlarged kidneys. These…
Polands Syndrome
What is Poland’s Syndrome? Poland’s Syndrome is a pattern of one-sided malformations characterized by the absence of the pectoralis major (chest) muscle and short, webbed fingers on the same side…
Pierre Robin Syndrome
What is Pierre Robin Syndrome? Pierre Robin Syndrome is a congenital condition named after the French physician who identified its main characteristics. One symptom of this condition is an abnormally…
Pervasive Developmental Disorder
What is Pervasive Developmental Disorder? Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD) is an umbrella term referring to a group of disorders of social interaction, communication, behavior, and cognition. There has been considerable…
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