Pediatric Kidney Transplant and Dialysis Program Patient Stories

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Congenital Nephrotic Syndrome and Kidney Transplant: Molly’s Story

After Molly qualified for a kidney transplant, a new organ from a living donor was identified thanks to CHOP’s involvement with the National Kidney Registry.

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Kidney Transplant for Prune Belly Syndrome: Jaxon’s Story

Five-year-old Jaxon is playing soccer and baseball for the first time after a successful kidney transplant surgery on Christmas Day 2020.

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Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome and Kidney Transplant: Owen’s Story

As an infant, Owen needed three open-heart surgeries. As a teen, he needed a new kidney — which his mother donated.

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Peritoneal Dialysis for Chronic Kidney Disease: Mason’s Story

Mason was suffering from kidney failure and severe hypertension. Now he is growing and developing as he receives dialysis while awaiting a kidney transplant.

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Autosomal Recessive Polycystic Kidney Disease: Gideon’s Story

Gideon received a kidney transplant at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, with his father as a donor. Today, he is an active 3-year-old.

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Methylmalonic Acidemia (MMA), Liver Transplant and Kidney Transplant: Yusuf and Khadija's Story

Siblings Yusuf and Khadija were both diagnosed with MMA, a life-threatening genetic disease. Successful transplants have improved their quality of life.