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Liver Transplant for Children
A liver transplant is surgery to replace a diseased liver with a healthy liver from another person.
Living with Aplastic Anemia
Aplastic anemia is a rare blood disorder that most often occurs in children, teens, and young adults. This piece offers helpful information on how to help your child live with this disease.
Living With Congenital Heart Disease
Detailed information for children living with a congenital heart disease
Lordosis in Children
Lordosis is a deformity of the backbone (spine). It's when the bones of the spine (vertebrae) in the lower back curve inward more than normal.
Low Milk Production
Detailed information on breastfeeding and low breastmilk production.
Lower Respiratory Disorders
Detailed information on lower respiratory disorders in children
Lung Transplantation in Children
A detailed look at lung transplantation in children, including why it is advised, information about the surgery, and the long-term outlook for a child after a lung transplant.
Lupus and Pregnancy
Many women with lupus give birth to healthy children. The key to a successful pregnancy is to know how lupus affects your body.
Lying and Stealing
Lying and stealing are common, but inappropriate, behaviors in school-aged children. Most of the time these behaviors will be outgrown. Here's what you should know.
Lyme Disease in Children
Lyme disease is an infection caused by bacteria called Borrelia burgdorferi. The bacteria are usually spread by tick bites. Lyme disease is a year-round problem, but it peaks during the spring and summer months.
Lymphadenopathy in Children
Lymphadenopathy means swelling of the lymph nodes or glands. Lymphadenopathy can occur in just one area of the body, such as the neck. Or it may affect lymph nodes throughout the body. The cervical lymph nodes, found in the neck, are the most common site of lymphadenopathy.
Lymphatic Malformations in Children
A lymphatic malformation is a lymphatic vessel that isn't formed correctly. The vessel traps the lymph fluid and causes cysts to form. Your child may have 1 or more of these cysts.