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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
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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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Seaton’s Story: Venous Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

A blood clot discovered at a local hospital brought Seaton to Children's Hospital of Philadelphia where he was diagnosed with venous thoracic outlet syndrome and underwent successful rib resection surgery to get back on the court.

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Osteomyelitis: Shlomo’s Story

Shlomo was diagnosed with osteomyelitis, a rare bone infection, after complaining of pain in his ankle. CHOP got him back on his feet after over a year without walking.

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Hugh’s Story

Hugh was diagnosed with congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) in utero. His parents traveled to the Center for Fetal Diagnosis and Treatment at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), which has treated more CDH cases than any hospital in the world. Hugh is now a healthy 10-year-old who proudly claims Philly as his hometown, and the Eagles as his favorite team.

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