Conditions we treat

Want to know more about the conditions we treat at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH)? Just search below:

Crouzon syndrome

Crouzon syndrome is the most common type of complex craniosynostosis. It is named after the doctor who first described it in the early 20th century. This page from Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) explains the causes, symptoms and treatment of Crouzon

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Cutaneous mastocytosis

Cutaneous mastocytosis is a condition characterised by increased numbers of mast cells in the skin. Mast cells are part of the immune system.This page from Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) explains the causes, symptoms and treatment of cutaneous mastoc

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Cutis aplasia

Cutis aplasia means ‘missing skin’ and is a congenital (present at birth) condition where a section of skin, usually on the scalp, is missing. This page explains the condition called cutis aplasia, what causes it and how it can be treated. It also outline

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Cutis marmorata telangiectatica congenita (CMTC)

This information sheet from Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) explains the causes, symptoms and treatment of cutis marmorata telangiectatica congenita (CMTC) and where to get help. Cutis marmorata telangiectatica congenita (CMTC) is a birthmark that aff

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Cystic fibrosis

This information from Great Ormond Street Hospital is about cystic fibrosis (CF) – an inherited disease primarily affecting the lungs and digestive system. It happens because the gene that is responsible for making mucus is faulty. Normally, the mucus tha

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