An outbreak of a novel coronavirus (also called 2019-nCoV or Covid ) recently began in Wuhan, China. It is a new type of coronavirus not previously known to cause disease in humans. Read more.

A genetic disorder caused by the partial deletion of genetic material on one copy of a person’s chromosome 22.

The Lurie Children’s 4GUT Program combines the expertise of both pediatric surgery and pediatric gastroenterology to help assess and manage patients with complex disorders of the foregut. Learn more.

A deficiency causing fetuses to develop with what are called “ambiguous genitalia,” not clearly male or female.

One of the more common gastrointestinal problems, occurring most frequently in children under the age of 11.

An extra piece of bone attached to the navicular bone, located on the inside of the foot just above the arch.

A disorder of the esophagus, impairing the ability to push food down toward the stomach.

An inflammation of the Achilles tendon, the thick, fibrous, connective tissue that attaches the calf muscles to the heel bone.

Pimples with redness and discomfort caused by hair follicles becoming plugged with dead skin cells, sebum and bacteria.

Acute flaccid myelitis (AFM) is a rare but serious condition that affects the nervous system.

Responses to a significant change in a child's life or surroundings, often showing in depression, anxiety and misbehavior.

Lurie Children's Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders launched the Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Program to provide top-quality care to adolescents using our pediatric protocols.