Treacher-Collins syndrome is also known as Lancaster disease or Franceschetti-Zwahlen-Klein syndrome. It is a rare genetic disorder manifested by the head's bony and soft tissue deformities, especially ears, orbit, facial…
Why did you choose pediatrics? After completion of my Internship, I got myself enrolled in Postgraduate training in Radiology and Imaging, influenced largely by my father, keeping aside my favoritism…
What is Kawasaki disease? Kawasaki disease is a vasculitis of small to medium vessels of unknown etiology and is an important cause of acquired heart disease in children. Epidemiology The…
Introduction Hyperactivity, impulsivity, and inattention generally constitute a specific spectrum of the disorder known as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Epidemiology School-age children are prone to develop ADHD with a…
What is Down syndrome? Down Syndrome (DS) is a genetic disorder due to chromosomal number alteration. The other name of this disease is Trisomy 21. Here, an additional copy of…