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Brain & Nervous System

Legius Syndrome

Legius syndrome is a rare genetic condition. Kids who have it have multiple café-au-lait spots on their skin and might be slower to walk, talk, and reach other milestones than most kids.

Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome

Lennox-Gastaut syndrome is a rare type of epilepsy. Children with the condition have several different kinds of seizures.

Lyme Disease

Lyme disease can affect the skin, joints, nervous system, and other organ systems. If Lyme disease is diagnosed quickly and treated with antibiotics, most people feel better quickly.

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI): Brain

A brain MRI, a safe and painless test that produces detailed images of the brain and the brain stem, can help detect cysts, tumors, bleeding, and other problems.

Medulloblastoma

Medulloblastoma is a type of brain tumor. Most brain tumors in children are medulloblastoma.

Migraine Headaches

Migraine headaches can cause severe pain and other symptoms. Read about migraine causes, treatments, prevention tips, and lots more.

Multiple Sclerosis

Multiple sclerosis, or MS, is a disease that affects the central nervous system. The symptoms of MS vary depending on which nerves are affected.

Myasthenia Gravis

Myasthenia gravis (or myasthenia) happens when voluntary muscles get weaker. Treatments can help symptoms.

Neurocutaneous Syndromes

Neurocutaneous syndromes are genetic disorders that lead to tumor growth in various parts of the body. Learn how to maximize the quality of life for children with these diseases.

Neurofibromatosis Type 1

Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) is a genetic condition that causes benign tumors in and under the skin, often with bone, hormone, and other problems. Learn more about how it's diagnosed and treated.