Immunodeficiency disorders prevent your body from fighting infections and diseases as well as it should. This type of disorder can make it easier for you to develop viral or bacterial infections.

Discussion The general location of the congenital fistula in our patient was similar to that of a second branchial fistula. Pathological examination revealed that the luminal side of the fistulous ...

Lordosis refers to the natural inward curve of the spine, most noticeable in the lower back (lumbar spine) and sometimes in the neck (cervical spine). Hyperlordosis is an exaggerated curve that ...

Find out what you need to know about renal agenesis, and discover the causes, risks, and treatments, and how it may affect health.

Phocomelia is a rare condition that affects limb development. Learn what causes it, the signs to look for, and how it's managed.

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