An abscess is a pocket of infection that has liquid called pus. An infection like this in the kidney is called a renal abscess.

Encephalocele is a rare birth defect. It means that part of a child’s skull doesn’t form all the way, leaving a hole.

Posterior fossa decompression helps treat Chiari malformation. It is the most common treatment for this condition.

A Dandy-Walker malformation (DWM) is a birth defect of the brain. It means that the cerebellum doesn’t form the right way as a fetus develops.

A personality disorder is a label to describe ways of living that cause distress for you, those you relate to, or both.

PUPPP is a very common skin rash that can occur later in pregnancy. It goes away after the baby is born. Learn about how you can ease the itching it causes.

A neck fracture is a break (fracture) in one or more bones in the neck.

Tethered cord syndrome is a problem with the bottom of the spinal cord. Learn about this condition, including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.

A prostate abscess is a pocket of infection in the prostate gland. Learn about causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and possible complications.

SSLR is linked to certain medicines used to treat an infection, and to other health conditions.