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Apert Syndrome
Apert Syndrome, also known as acrocephalosyndactyly, is a genetic disorder that presents with deformities of the skull, face and limbs. Symptoms include a high forehead, underdeveloped upper jaw and wide-set eyes. Children can also have problems with their vision and teeth. Craniofacial specialists ...
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Parry-Romberg Syndrome
Parry-Romberg Syndrome is a rare disease involving shrinking of soft tissue beneath the skin, usually on one side of the face. Shriners Children’s cleft and craniofacial specialists can treat this condition with plastic surgery.
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Sinding-Larsen-Johansson Syndrome
Sinding-Larsen-Johansson syndrome, also called jumper’s knee, manifests as pain at the bottom of the kneecap. It is caused by swelling and irritation of the growth plate in the knee.
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Mobius Syndrome
Moebius syndrome is a rare condition, present at birth, caused by the absence of facial nerves that control certain facial expressions and eye movements.
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Sjogren's Syndrome
Sjogren's syndrome, an autoimmune disorder where white blood cells fight the glands that produce moisture, often accompanies arthritis or lupus. Treatment goals are to decrease inflammation, and prevent pain and long-term damage.
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Thoracic Insufficiency Syndrome
Thoracic insufficiency syndrome is a chest wall deformity that interferes with breathing and lung development. Shriners Children’s offers a number of services to treat the syndrome and any spine disorders causing it.
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VATER/VACTERL Syndrome
VATER/VACTERL syndrome is a congenital disorder with at least three irregularities occurring together. VACTERL stands for Vertebral, Anal, Cardiac, Tracheal, Esophageal, Renal (kidney) and Limb abnormalities.
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Nager Syndrome
Nager Syndrome is a rare condition that affects the development of a child’s face, hands, and arms. Children are born with underdeveloped cheek bones, a small lower jaw, and often have a cleft palate.
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Specialty
Burn Care
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Burn-CareShriners Children’s treats all levels and types of burns, including chemical burns, electrical burns and flame burns. Our pediatric burn care treatment plans are personalized and can include wound care, scar management and reconstruction.
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Crouzon Syndrome
Crouzon syndrome is a rare genetic condition that causes certain skull bones to fuse too early and affects the shape of the child's head and face. Shriners Children's craniofacial specialists offer individualized treatment for this condition.