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Fibrous hamartoma of infancy (FHI) is a benign (noncancerous), tumor-like growth of soft tissue. FHI may be present at birth, or it may occur within the first two years of life. Fibrous hamartoma is a painless nodule made up of fibrous tissue, such as that found in tendons, ligaments and fascia (the membrane that covers muscles and organs). It often grows rapidly. Hamartomas are usually single...

There are two kinds of Fibrous Histiocytoma. The noncancerous form, Benign Fibrous Histiocytoma, is a painless, sometimes pigmented mass that can be removed fairly easily by surgery. Malignant Fibrous Histiocytoma (MFH) is a cancerous tumor that arises in soft tissues or bones and tends to spread to other tissues and organs. When the disease arises in bone, it resembles a type of bone cancer and...

Fifth disease is a viral illness that commonly affects children and is characterized by a skin rash that has 3 phases. The rash initially appears on the face with a “slapped cheek” appearance and then progresses to the extremities. A “blotchy”, lacy pattern develops in the final phase and is classic. The name Fifth disease comes from the description of four other classical rash-associated infectio...

Fragile X syndrome is a genetic disorder and the leading cause of inherited mental retardation. Children with this syndrome often have significant delays in learning, autistic-like behavior, hyperactivity, and a distinctive physical appearance. The term “fragile X” comes from the finding that the X chromosomes of affected individuals have a fragile site that causes the chromosome to break under ce...

The free sialic acid storage diseases are a spectrum of rare, inherited, neurodegenerative disorders that are a result of the abnormal accumulation of a compound known as sialic acid within the body. There are several forms of this disease ranging from the mildest type known as Salla disease to the most severe known as infantile sialic acid storage disease (ISSD). ...

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