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Lymphatic Malformations in Children What is a lymphatic malformation 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 one or more of these cysts. Lymphatic
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Blazing a trail for pediatric dystonia care
Blazing a trail for pediatric dystonia care Blog Deep brain stimulation (DBS) Dystonia Movement Disorders Barrow Neurological Institute at Phoenix Children’s Dystonia is an often-misunderstood neurologic condition. Dr. Michael Kruer , director of the …
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Heart Murmurs in Children What are heart murmurs in children? Heart murmurs are extra or abnormal sounds made by turbulent blood flowing through the heart. Murmurs are graded on a scale of 1 to 6, based on how loud they are. One means a very faint murmur. Six means a murmur that
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A heart for Harrison
A heart for Harrison Blog Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) Transplant Heart Transplant When 2-year-old Harrison comes to Phoenix Children’s for his appointments, he doesn’t meet a stranger. Known for his joyful dancing and giggles, the toddler …
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Understanding Your Child's Lymphatic System What is the lymphatic system? The lymphatic system is a part of the body’s immune system. It works to fight disease and infection. The lymphatic system goes through many changes during a child's growth. Before birth, a baby is protected
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A cleft lip and palate can’t hold back Dylan
A cleft lip and palate can’t hold back Dylan Patient Stories Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate Two-year-old Dylan has kept his parents busy, and smiling, since day one. When he was born, he immediately had the whole room laughing as he stuck his booty straight …
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Pulmonary Atresia What is pulmonary atresia? Pulmonary atresia (PA) is a heart defect. It happens when the baby's heart doesn’t form as it should in the uterus. This can happen during the first 8 weeks of pregnancy. PA is a problem with the opening of the pulmonary valve. This
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With hearing loss since birth, Cameron leads his family along a rewarding journey
With hearing loss since birth, Cameron leads his family along a rewarding journey Blog Hearing Aids Hearing Loss Newborns Audiology If you know me, you know I’m someone who works best with a plan. Even when it comes to hectic things in life, like the …
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Q&A with Patient Experience Leaders
Q&A with Patient Experience Leaders Blog Patient and Family Centered Care Staff Stories Dr. Dana Williams, Medical Director of Patient Experience, and Andrea Aken’Ova, Director of Patient and Family Centered Care. Every clinician and staff member has an …
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Overview of Neck Masses in Children What are neck masses? Neck lumps (masses) are common problems in babies and children. Some neck masses are present at birth (congenital). They result from abnormal formation that occurs in the early stages of an unborn baby's development. Many