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Sleep Apnea
A sprain is an injury to a ligament, or band of tough, elastic-like tissue that connects bone to bone and holds a joint in place.
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Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the most common chronic liver disease in American children. NAFLD occurs when too much fat builds up in the liver. Excess fat in the liver and elsewhere in the body makes it harder for the liver to work well. Over time, NAFLD can cause other health issues.
Ovarian Cyst
An ovarian cyst s a fluid filled sac in or on the surface of an ovary. It often forms during or after ovulation.
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Primary Ovarian Insufficiency: Teenagers in Menopause
Primary ovarian insufficiency means that the ovaries have stopped working at a younger age than typical. It used to be called premature ovarian failure and is often called premature menopause. In POI, the ovaries stop producing hormones and eggs, resulting in hormone deficiency and infertility.
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Endometriosis
Endometriosis is an inflammatory and estrogen-dependent condition in which the menstrual tissue is found outside the uterus, within the pelvis. Pain due to endometriosis is different from normal menstrual pain. Girls who have a family history of endometriosis have an increased chance of developing it.
Diagnostic Procedures
Learn more about the diagnostic capabilities available from the Section of Radiology at Nationwide Children's.
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Ultrasound
An ultrasound exam is a type of imaging that uses sound waves to see inside the body.
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Ovary Preservation: A Practice in Preserving Your Future
Nationwide Children’s multi-team algorithm helps us work together to minimize unnecessary removal of ovaries in the absence of concern for cancer as well as make sure the correct surgery is done to spare ovarian function.