Wilms tumor (nephroblastoma) is a highly malignant embryonal neoplasm that may involve one or both kidneys . Several investigators have reported that the tumor involves …

Epispadias and Hypospadias are congenital defects involving abnormal placement of the urethral orifice of the penis. Epispadias: Urethral orifice is located on the dors…

Cryptorchidism (Undescended testis) is a developmental defect characterized by failure of one or both testes to descend into the scrotum. The testes normally develop in …

The nephrotic syndrome (nephrosis) is a clinically defined state characterized by proteinuria, hypoalbuminemia, hyperlipidemia and edema. It is sometimes accompanied by …

What is Fetal Alcohol Syndrome? Fetal alcohol syndrome is a condition occur in a child due to alcohol consumption by pregnant women. Alcohol consumption by pregnant l…

What is oral thrush? Oral thrush is an infection of the oral mucus membrane and tongue by the fungus Candida albicans. Oral thrush is commonly occur in infants and to…

What is Omphalitis? Omphalitis is an infection of the umbilical stump. Causes Bacterial infection are commonly the cause of omphalitis. Aerobic bacteria are present ap…

What is Cystic fibrosis? Cystic fibrosis is a chronic multisystem disorder characterized by exocrine gland dysfunction. The mucus produced by the exocrine glands is abn…

What is SIDS? Sudden Infant Death Syndrome refers to unexpected death of an apparently healthy infant younger than 1 year for whom an investigation of the death and a…

What is Marfan syndrome? Marfan syndrome is a disorder of connective tissue that affects the skeletal system cardiovascular system, eyes and skin. Marfan syndrome is …