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Lynch Syndrome / HNPCC

Lynch syndrome, also known as hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer (HNPCC), is an inherited cancer syndrome that affects the digestive tract, reproductive tract and other major organs. It is the most common of the digestive cancer risk syndromes.

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Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy

Facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy, also known as Landouzy-Dejerine, causes severe weakness in muscles of the face, shoulders and back.

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Growth Plate Injuries

The physis, or growth plate, is an area of growing bone near the ends of long bones. Bones grow longer from the tissue produced by the physis and then harden.

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Hereditary Multiple Osteochondromas

Hereditary multiple osteochondromas (HMO) is a rare genetic disorder. Children develop non-cancerous (benign) bone tumors called osteochondromas. Knees, shoulders, ankles and wrists are the most common sites for osteochondromas.

Osteitis Pubis

Osteitis pubis (Aa-stee-ai-tuhs Pyoo buhs) is an overuse injury at the front of the hip at the symphysis pubis joint. The symphysis pubis connects 2 of the main bones of the pelvis. The symphysis pubis is made up of the pubic bones, cartilage, a joint capsule, and joint fluid.

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Short Bowel Syndrome

Short bowel syndrome is exactly what the name sounds like - a condition in which the bowel is too short generally due to surgical resection.

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Psychosis

Psychosis in children is rare but severe. Psychosis is a collection of significant symptoms that can impact thoughts, behaviors and emotions.

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Gynecomastia

This Helping Hand™ is about gynecomastia and explains what it is, how it is treated and what the symptoms are.

Pityriasis Rosea

Pityriasis rosea is a common skin problem in children and young adults. It often begins with a large scaly lesion called the “herald patch.”