Fetal small head circumference is not always caused by a genetic disorder. In some cases, microcephaly runs in families (a condition known as benign familial microcephaly), in these cases there are no other symptoms, such as intellectual disability. In addition, a small head circumference may be caused by damage to the developing fetal brain tissue […]
What are the adrenal glands? The adrenal glands, also called the suprarenal glands, regulate the production of hormones necessary for the body’s function. The hormones produced by the adrenal gland cortex are divided into three types: hormones related to the reproductive system and development of the genitals, hormones related to the body’s reaction to stress […]
Hypochondroplasia is the milder form of a congenital skeletal disorder called achondroplasia, although the two are sometimes treated as separate diseases. This article will discuss these two disorders and elaborate on each of them. What are the symptoms of achondroplasia? Achondroplasia is a form of congenital bone disorder that is familiar to the public. […]
Hypospadias is a common congenital malformation in which the opening of the urethra (also called the meatus) is not in its regular location but at the underside of the penis. Today, there are several known types of this disease in which hypospadias is a single finding, or as part of a set of symptoms or […]
Contrary to popular belief, not every case of fetal
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