Congenital clubfoot, also known as equinovarus congenital clubfoot or, popularly, as “inward clubfoot”, is a congenital malformation in which the baby is born with one foot or both feet turned inwards. This change can be identified during pregnancy, through ultrasound examination, but is only confirmed after birth by observing the position of the feet, without […]
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Congenital short femur is a bone malformation characterized by the reduction in size or absence of the femur, which is the thigh bone and the largest bone in the body. This change may occur as a result of the use of medication during pregnancy or a viral infection, however the causes of this malformation are […]
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Congenital glaucoma, or primary infantile glaucoma, is a rare eye disease that can affect babies from birth and children up to 3 years of age, caused by abnormalities in the fluid drainage system in the eye, leading to its accumulation within the eye. eye and increased intraocular pressure, which can damage the optic nerve and […]
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In most cases of toxoplasmosis, treatment is not necessary, as the immune system is capable of fighting the parasite responsible for the infection. However, when a person has a more compromised immune system or when the infection occurs during pregnancy, it is important that the treatment is carried out according to the doctor’s recommendations. In […]
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Congenital torticollis is when the baby is born with a muscle contraction or shortening in the neck that causes the head to be tilted and/or turned to one side and is normally noticed in the first few weeks of life. Although the causes of congenital torticollis are not yet completely known, it is believed to […]
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Congenital syphilis is an infection caused by the bacteria Treponema pallidum, which is transmitted from mother to baby, and can cause symptoms and signs such as wounds on the body, deafness, blindness, premature birth, yellow skin and eyes, miscarriage and, in more severe cases. serious, death. The transmission of congenital syphilis to the baby can […]
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Congenital hypothyroidism is a pediatric condition in which the thyroid gland is unable to produce adequate amounts of thyroid hormones, such as T3 and T4, which can compromise the child’s development and cause permanent neurological changes if not properly identified and treated. The diagnosis of congenital hypothyroidism is made in the maternity ward using a […]
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Congenital glaucoma, or primary infantile glaucoma, is a rare eye disease that can affect babies from birth and children up to 3 years of age, caused by abnormalities in the fluid drainage system in the eye, leading to its accumulation within the eye. eye and increased intraocular pressure, which can damage the optic nerve and […]
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Congenital cataract is the clouding of the natural lens of the eye, called the crystalline lens, resulting in symptoms such as a white or gray spot in the pupil, which is in the center of the eye, or the absence of a red reflection in the eye when taking a photo, for example, and can […]
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