Microcephaly
Microcephaly is an unusual neurological condition wherein an infant’s head develops abnormally and is considerably smaller compared to the heads of other infants, belonging to the same sex and age.…
Teratoma
Teratoma is a tumor that is encapsulated within tissues or organs. This structure may resemble copy of more than one germ layer. The teratoma tissues may appear to be different…
Pneumonia
Pneumonia is an infection that causes inflammation of lungs, particularly in air sacs, in either or sometimes both the lungs. The condition primarily attacks the microscopic sacs of air which…
Progeria
Progeria or Hutchinson-Gilford syndrome is one of the rarest and progressive genetic disorders that lead to rapid ageing of children usually starting in their first two years. Children with Progeria…
Lupus – Types, Causes, Symptoms, Treatment, Images
Lupus is an autoimmune disease in which the immune system of the body becomes hyperactive and starts attacking normal necessary tissues and organs. This may result in various symptoms such…
Graves Disease
Graves' disease is an illness caused by immune system malfunction which results in hyperthyroidism or elevated secretion of thyroid hormones. Graves' disease is one of the most prevalent causes of…
Flesh Eating Bacteria (Necrotizing fasciitis)
Flesh eating bacteria is also referred to as Necrotizing fasciitis (NF). This is a rare type of infection associated with deeper layer of skin as well as subcutaneous tissue. It…
Harlequin Ichthyosis
Harlequin Ichthyosis is a congenital skin disease which is also known as ichthyosis congenital or Harlequin fetus. This condition in its severe form causes thickening in the keratin layer of…