INFORMATION ALSO AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH, GUJARATI AND HINDI There are two types of swellings in the neck: Congenital Swellings (Since Birth): a) Tyroglossal Cyst: This swelling occurs in the midline of the neck and is due to a developmental defect during the formation of the thyroid gland. Surgery is a must for this swelling. b) Dermoid […]
Sub Glotic Cyst / Ranula
INFORMATION AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH, GUJARATI AND HINDI ENGLISH Ranula / Subglotic Cyst Ranula (Rana in Latin means frog) is a type of mucocele found on the floor of the mouth. It presents as a translucent blue swelling in the floor of the mouth. It may be small and asymptomatic, but can increase in size if […]
Sacrococcygeal Teratoma
INFORMATION AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH, GUJARATI AND HINDI SACROCOCCYGEAL TERATOMA Sacrococcygeal teratoma (SCT) is a tumor that develops at the base of the coccyx (tail bone). It is seen in 1 in 35000 live births. Almost 75 % of SCT’s are benign, especially before the age of 5 months. These can be picked up on prenatal […]
Syndactyly (Joined fingers / toes) & Polydactyly
INFORMATION AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH , GUJARATI AND HINDI Syndactyly : Syndactyly means ‘joined digits’ and may involve webbing of the skin, or include fusion of the underlying bones. This may be along part or the whole length of the finger. It is the second most common congenital hand problem and occurs in around 1 in […]
Small bowel atresia
The intestines form early in pregnancy as a long straight tube. Before the tenth week of pregnancy, they develop into the separate organs making up the digestive system. Occasionally, the intestines are not completely connected or blocked (atresia). Sometimes there is a partial blockage (web) inside the intestine. Any part of the intestines can be […]
Skull Fracture
A skull fracture is when bone in the skull has been broken by an injury or trauma. As the skull is very strong, it takes a lot of force to damage it. This might be from falling from a height, a car accident or a direct blow to the head. What causes a skull fracture? […]
Stones (Kidney Stones)
Kidney (or renal) stones are clusters of tiny crystals that can form in the kidneys. Most clusters are too small to cause any problems and pass out of the body in the urine. Sometimes, the clusters can clump together to form bigger clusters, which may eventually become big enough to block the filtering units in […]