Pediatric Hematology Conditions We Treat
If your child’s doctor suspects a blood disease, make an appointment with a pediatric hematologist at University Health. We’ll give your child the care needed, work to prevent complications and support your family.
What We Treat
Find care and treatment for common, complex and rare pediatric conditions, such as:
- Bone marrow failure syndromes, including:
- Fanconi anemia
- Diamond-Blackfan anemia
- Shwachman-Diamond syndrome
- Complement-mediated hematologic disorders
- Hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS)
- Atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome (aHUS)
- Paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria
- Hemophilia
- Platelet disorders
- Thrombocytosis (high platelet counts)
- Immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP)
- Red blood cell disorders
- Sickle cell disease
- Thrombosis
- Von Willebrand Disease (clotting disorder)
- White blood cell disorders:
- Congenital and immune-mediated neutropenia
- Thalassemias
- Nutritional anemia, such as iron-deficiency anemia
Understanding Blood Cells
Visit our health library to learn about the importance of the three main blood cell categories:
Vascular Conditions We Treat
Blood disorders can cause or worsen vascular conditions because they affect the circulatory system. Our specialized team also provides expert care for vascular conditions (anomalies) such as:
- Capillary malformations
- Combined vascular malformations
- Complex lymphatic anomalies
- Venous malformations
- Vascular tumors
- Infantile hemangiomas
- Hepatic hemangiomas
- Kaposiform hemangioendotheliomas
Multispecialty Care Team
Our team diagnoses and treats infants, children, teens and young adults. You and your child may work with your hematologist and pediatric specialists such as:
- Ear, nose and throat doctors
- Interventional radiologists
- Dermatologists
- Surgeons
- Orthopedic doctors
- Ophthalmologists