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Hypoplasia is most common in the permanent, or adult, teeth and represents episodes of arrested growth in infancy or childhood while these teeth were still developing. Once the enamel forms it can ...
Teeth: Enamel Hypoplasia Enamel hypoplasia is a defect that occurs when dental enamel doesn't form completely, usually because of malnutrition or disease.
Part of Shakey’s Cerebellar Hypoplasia causes her to wobble back and forth. The calico really wanted to eat the food her mama was offering her! Sadly she kept missing the spoon, which was so ...
Optic nerve hypoplasia occurs when the optic nerve is underdeveloped. Learn more about this illness, including what to look for, what to expect, and more.
Cerebellar hypoplasia can arise due to genetic factors or other conditions. The outlook for people with cerebellar hypoplasia varies according to the condition’s severity and the underlying cause.
Cerebellar hypoplasia is the underdevelopment of the cerebellum. Symptoms can include seizures, developmental delays, and movement problems.
Focal dermal hypoplasia is a rare syndrome affecting ectodermal and mesodermal tissues. It is a multi-system disorder with debilitating oral and dental defects.
Researchers at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) reported long-term clinical outcomes for the largest single center cohort of individuals who underwent complex reconstructive surgery for ...
Hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS) is a serious, rare congential condition that requires surgical intervention. Read on for more.
There’s no treatment or cure. Superior segmental optic nerve hypoplasia (SSOH), or topless disc syndrome, is a congenital eye condition where a part of the optic nerve is underdeveloped.
Hypoplastic metatarsals may signify underlying pseudohypoparathyroidism, even without other symptoms. This was the case in this patient, who had pseudohypoparathyroidism type 1b and in whom further ...