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Bridget’s Story: Chiari Brain Surgery

Thanks to brain surgery at CHOP, Bridget went from experiencing daily pain caused by pulsing headaches to being moved up to varsity lacrosse, all in one year.

Newborn screening indicated Dean (left) and Danny (right) had Fabry disease
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Mason Family: Fabry Disease

Newborn screening for twins led to the discovery of Fabry disease, a rare lysosomal storage disease. The family found breakthrough therapy and lifelong support at CHOP.

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A New Ear for Lilliana

Lilliana was born with only one ear due to hemifacial microsomia, a condition in which the tissues on one side of the face are underdeveloped. Doctors at CHOP gave Lilliana a new ear.

Lilliana smiling while riding a swing
Patient story

A New Ear: Lilliana’s Story

Lilliana was born with only one ear due to hemifacial microsomia, a condition in which the tissues on one side of the face are underdeveloped. Doctors at CHOP gave Lilliana a new ear.

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