A rare congenital anomaly, encephalocele results from incomplete closure of the neural tube. Its severity varies depending on the size and exact location. The same goes for the prognosis. Details in this article. What is encephalocele? Encephalocele refers to the exteriorization of the tissue covering the brain and part of the […]
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The term hydrocephalus designates a situation of excess cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in the ventricular cavities of the brain. It is a disorder with multiple forms both clinically and etiologically (cause), which can progress to coma if no neurosurgical treatment is carried out urgently. Discover in this article what
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A very rare phenomenon, craniostenosis refers to a cranial deformation which affects approximately one in 2500 births. It is generally observed from the birth of the baby or in the first months following childbirth. In addition to the aesthetic consequence, this disease also has serious consequences on the health and growth of the child. It is from this
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Have you noticed that your baby's head is distorted and flattened back? Are you thinking about flat head syndrome or brachycephaly? That's probably the case. But rest assured, brachycephaly does not affect your baby's brain development. However, this condition requires treatment
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At birth, humans are born with an immature cranium made up of bones that have not yet completely closed. This anatomical condition allows the brain to grow and mature with age. However, in rare cases, the fusion of these bones occurs prematurely and this anomaly affects both
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Spina bifida is a major abnormality of the spine. It occurs from the beginning of embryonic life. The question that arises is: how do people who suffer from this malformation live? Do they have a life expectancy similar to that of a normal individual? The answer in this article. What is spina
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Marfan syndrome is a fairly common genetic disorder. There is a one in two chance that a person will pass it on to their children. This syndrome is characterized by an abnormality of connective tissues and manifests itself through different organs: eyes, bones, joints, heart… Discover everything you need to know in this article
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Arthritis is inflammation of the joints. In addition to being painful, it can become disabling in certain cases. It can occur in anyone of any age. In this article, we will talk about arthritis in children and young adolescents: JIA or Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis. Definition Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) replaces the terms
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Article reviewed and approved by Dr. Ibtissama Boukas, doctor specializing in family medicine Parents may start to worry if their baby's head starts to tilt to one side, or if they prefer to look in one direction – and your doctor may have even noticed it during your baby's last check-up. Torticollis
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Article reviewed and approved by Dr. Ibtissama Boukas, doctor specializing in family medicine For a parent, observing a deviation of their child's spine can be worrying. We think about scoliosis, the future problems that may develop, in the eyes of others. Rest assured, scoliosis is not always problematic in itself.
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