A linogram study looks at your child’s central venous access device – either a central venous catheter (CVC), implantable port or peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) – when it is not working as well as it should. This page explains about linogra
Craniofacial microsomia is a condition where one or both sides of the face (facial) is underdeveloped (microsomia). This information sheet from Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) explains the causes, symptoms and treatment of craniofacial microsomia (als
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
Stanley, age 8, suffers from pulmonary hypertension - a rare and progressive disease characterised by high blood pressure in the arteries of the lungs, with no known cure. This Rare Disease Day (29 February 2020) his mum, Karen, shares their story and why
The Rapid Access Neurology Unit (RANU or Starfish) is a nurse-led day unit at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) which provides rapid access to diagnosis and treatment for children with an acute neurological illness.
PHACES association is the name given to a collection of features that are often seen together. This page from Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) provides information about the medical condition PHACES association (previously referred to as PHACES syndrom
Research reveals association between red hair gene and rare birthmarks
10 May 2012, 10:08 a.m.
Research carried out at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) and the UCL Institute of Child Health has identified that the gene causing red hair - melanocortin-1-receptor (MC1R) - is more common in children with Congenital Melanocytic Naevi (CMN), a rare f
Osteogenesis Imperfecta Service information for referrers
The Osteogenesis Imperfecta Service comprises a weekly multi-disciplinary clinic, an outreach service and an inpatient service for drug treatment and therapy interventions.
Bladder function assessment at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) is a combination of tests that are used to examine your child’s urinary system and how it is working in close detail.
Ventricular ectopics are a type of arrhythmia or abnormal heart rhythm. It is caused by the electric signals in the heart starting in a different place and travelling a different way through the heart. If it happens occasionally, it should not cause any p
Acute disseminated encephalomyelitis (ADEM) is a rare inflammatory condition that affects the brain and spinal cord. It often follows on from a minor infection such as a cold, and is the result of the immune system becoming mis-programmed, and activating
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
