Congenital anomalies of the female urogenital tract constitute a diverse group of malformations that can affect the anatomy and function of the reproductive and urinary systems. These conditions ...

A 6-week-old female infant was admitted to the Massachusetts General Hospital because of choking while feeding. The mother and father, 27 and 28 years of age, respectively, were healthy. The pregnancy ...

A teratogen is an environmental factor that a person is exposed to during their pregnancy that may affect the baby’s development, resulting in birth defects. In fact, around 4% to 5% of birth defects ...

A new study in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) https://www.cmaj.ca/lookup/doi/10.1503/cmaj.211215 shows a small increased risk of congenital abnormalities ...

Mermaid syndrome, or sirenomelia, is a set of genetic abnormalities that cause a baby to be born with fused limbs, which may resemble a mermaid’s tail. The condition is very rare, with only 300 ...

Congenital malformations and their causes have been under investigation for many years, the effects on the embryo of rubella in the pregnant woman, as revealed some two decades ago, having stirred up ...

> Clinicians at the Fetal Care Center of Women & Children's Hospital became the first to successfully treat a rare congenital abnormality in a 32-week-old fetus by prescribing an antibiotic called ...

Dr. Joshua N. Speirs is a fellowship trained pediatric orthopaedic surgeon. He has an interest in treating patients with fractures, limb deformities, scoliosis, congenital abnormalities and sports ...

One of the most incredible aspects of parenthood is watching your child grow and develop. However, it’s not uncommon for parents to notice certain physical characteristics that may raise concerns.