Conditions we treat

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

Cholesteatoma

A cholesteatoma is an abnormal skin cell growth found in the middle ear, behind the ear drum. It can cause a smelly discharge from the ear, hearing loss and tinnitus (ringing in the ear).

The adenoids are areas of tissue high in the throat behind the nose. With the tonsils, a child’s adenoids help them build up immunity and fight infection. Sometimes the adenoids become infected by bacteria or viruses. This makes them enlarge (become infla

Henoch Schönlein Purpura (HSP)

Henoch Schönlein purpura (HSP) is a disease where small blood vessels called capillaries become inflamed and damaged, producing a rash on the skin called ’purpura’. This information sheet from Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) explains about Henoch Schö

Lupus nephritis

Lupus nephritis is a specific kind of kidney inflammation (nephritis) that affects children with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). SLE is an autoimmune condition.

Cystic hygroma

This information sheet explains about cystic hygromas, how they can be treated and what can happen when a child comes to Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH).

Conditions we treat

Cholesteatoma

Inflamed adenoids

Henoch Schönlein Purpura (HSP)

Lupus nephritis

Cystic hygroma