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      Trisomy 13 (Patau syndrome)

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      Information for parents about trisomy 13, a rare genetic condition that causes developmental delay and affects many different organ systems.

      Trisomy 18 (Edwards syndrome)

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      Information for parents about trisomy 18, a rare genetic condition that causes developmental delay and affects many different organ systems.

      Down syndrome

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      Down syndrome is a genetic condition present at birth. Learn about the symptoms, complications and outlook for children with Down syndrome.

      Genetics and heart conditions

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      Learn about the role that genetics plays in many heart conditions that afflict children.

      Acute myeloid leukemia: An overview

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      Learn about how acute myeloid leukemia (AML) develops and what factors may affect the development of the disease.

      Diagnosis of heart-related syndromes

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      Learn about heart-related syndromes. A syndrome is a medical term for a collection of signs and symptoms that generally stem from a single cause.

      Lennox-Gastaut syndrome

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      Read about the causes and symptoms of Lennox-Gastaut syndrome epilepsy and how the condition is treated.

      Landau-Kleffner syndrome

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      Read about the causes, symptoms, and treatments for Landau-Kleffner syndrome epilepsy, a rare condition in which children have difficulty with speech.

      Marfan syndrome and congenital heart conditions

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      Marfan syndrome is a rare hereditary disorder of connective tissue. About 60% to 80% of people with this syndrome have heart problems.

      Williams syndrome and congenital heart conditions

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      Most children with Williams syndrome have a heart or blood vessel problem.

      CHARGE syndrome

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      The effects of CHARGE syndrome differ from one child to the next. Find out how this genetic condition is caused and treated.

      Noonan syndrome and congenital heart conditions

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      Noonan syndrome is a genetic condition. Learn about the symptoms and diagnosis of Noonan syndrome and the heart conditions associated with the condition.

      Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C)

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      Learn about multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C), a rare syndrome linked to a SARS-CoV-2 infection.

      Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and diabetes

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      Insulin resistance often accompanies polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Learn more about how PCOS can lead to the development of type 2 diabetes.

      Hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS)

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      Learn about hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS). This condition involves the left side of the heart being underdeveloped, and is extremely serious.

      Nephrotic syndrome

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      Nephrotic syndrome is one of the most common kidney diseases in children. It presents as a group of symptoms, which occur together in the body and include the presence of protein (albumin) in the urine and edema (swelling).

      Down syndrome: Related medical conditions

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      Children with Down syndrome may be at a higher risk for some medical conditions. Learn what these conditions are and how to manage them.

      Rasmussen syndrome

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      Find out the causes and symptoms of Rasmussen syndrome and how this form of epilepsy is treated.

      22q11 deletion syndrome (22q11DS)

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      22q11 deletion syndrome (22q11DS) is a genetic condition. Learn what causes it, how it's diagnosed and treated.

      Turner syndrome

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      An overview of the causes, symptoms and complications of Turner syndrome. 

      Flat head syndrome (positional plagiocephaly and brachycephaly)

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      Learn about flat head syndrome and how it is treated.

      Polycystic ovaries syndrome (PCOS)

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      Polycystic ovaries syndrome (PCOS) is a disorder caused by hormonal imbalance. Learn about the effects of PCOS as well as possible treatment options.

      22q11 deletion syndrome: Genetics

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      Learn about the genetic causes of 22q11 deletion syndrome, risk factors and confirming diagnosis.

      Post-thrombotic syndrome

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      Post-thrombotic syndrome occurs when deep-vein thrombosis damages the vein valves and walls. Learn the signs and symptoms and how it's treated.

      Single ventricle anomalies

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      Learn about single ventricle anomalies. This term refers to a group of severe conditions in which only one ventricle is of adequate size, such as hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS).

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