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Vascular Malformations and Hemangiomas What are hemangiomas and vascular malformations? Hemangiomas Hemangiomas are growths of blood vessels. They’re also called birthmarks. But they often can't be seen at birth. They usually form in the first few weeks of life. These growths

The Electrophysiology & Heart Rhythm Program at Phoenix Children’s is one of the largest pediatric electrophysiology programs in the country and the only fully integrated pediatric electrophysiology program in the Southwest region. Whether a patient’s heart rhythm disorder is

Undescended Testes in Children What are undescended testes in children? Undescended testes means that 1 or both of the male testes have not passed down (descended) into the scrotal sac. This is a condition seen in some newborn baby boys. Most cases affect only 1 teste. About 1 in

Exstrophy of the Bladder and Epispadias in Children What is exstrophy of the bladder and epispadias in children? Exstrophy of the bladder is when a baby’s bladder has grown inside out. It sticks through the wall of the belly (abdomen). The bladder can be seen in the front of the

Note: If your child is experiencing a life-threatening emergency, call 911 immediately. We provide state-of-the-art, 24/7 pediatric emergency care, so you and your family can rest assured we're always there when you need us. Phoenix Children’s Hospital’s three, conveniently

Glomerulonephritis in Children What is glomerulonephritis in children? The kidneys contain many coils of tiny blood vessels. Each of these is called a glomerulus. Glomeruli filter substances from the blood into the urine. Glomerulonephritis is a type of kidney disease where these

The pediatric endocrinology team at Phoenix Children’s is committed to helping children and their families manage endocrine disorders. When you make an appointment, our clinicians will talk with you about your child’s needs and determine if it should be handled via telehealth or