Conditions we treat

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

Metachromatic leukodystrophy late infantile form

Metachromatic leukodystrophy (MLD) is a rare inherited disorder affecting mainly the 'white matter' of the brain, causing a progressive loss of physical and, later, mental skills.

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Metopic craniosynostosis

Metopic craniosynostosis is a type of non-syndromic craniosynostosis that occurs when the metopic suture fuses before birth. This page from Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) explains the causes, symptoms and treatment of metopic craniosynostosis (also k

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Microvillus atrophy

Microvillus atrophy is a life threatening condition causing severe diarrhoea in the first few days or weeks after birth. This information sheet from Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) explains the causes, symptoms and treatment of microvillus atrophy.

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Midfacial cleft

A midfacial cleft is a congenital (present at birth) condition affecting the bones and soft tissues of the face and neck. The two halves of the skull fail to join during pregnancy, leaving a cleft or dip along the central portion of the face. This page fr

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Mild dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa (DEB)

This page from Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) explains about mild dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa (DEB) and how it can be managed. It also contains suggestions for making everyday life more comfortable. Separate information is available for children

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