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Our Treatment Approach
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Locations/Chicago/About-Us/Our-Treatment-ApproachLearn about the innovative and compassionate approach to treatment at Shriners Children's Chicago
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Condition
Cherubism
Cherubism is a rare genetic disorder treated by craniofacial specialists at Shriners Children’s. Starting in early childhood, bones of the lower jar are replaced with cyst-like tissue growths that make the cheeks look round and swollen.
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Provider
Rakhi W. Thambi, MD
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Our-Care-Providers/Rakhi-W-Thambi-MD-08407Rakhi W. Thambi, MD specializes in Otolaryngology.
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Provider
Samuel F. Ciricillo, MD
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Our-Care-Providers/Samuel-F-Ciricillo-MD-05554Samuel F. Ciricillo, MD specializes in Neurological Surgery.
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News
Family Ties Strengthen Bond With Fraternity, Hospital
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2022/05/Ohio-Shriner-ReflectionFor John Bull Jr., the word “Shriner” is synonymous with family because of the wrap-around care that Shriners Children's provides.
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Condition
Mandibular Hypoplasia
Mandibular hypoplasia, or micrognathia is when the lower jaw (mandible) forms too small and teeth don't align. May affect a child's eating, breathing and speech. Shriners Children's craniofacial and ENT surgeons provide treatment.
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Condition
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.
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Condition
Condylar Hyperplasia
Condylar Hyperplasia is a rare craniofacial condition involving the overgrowth of areas (condyle) in the lower jaw bone, resulting in facial asymmetry or a face slanting to the side. Shriners Children's can surgically treat this condition.
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Condition
Hemihypertrophy
Hemihypertrophy (hemihyperplasia) occurs when one side of the body grows larger or longer than the other. Shriners Children's specializes in treating limb length differences and facial asymmetry.
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Condition
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD)
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Duchenne-Muscular-DystrophyAt Shriners Children's, our unique team of specialists provides the highest quality neuromuscular care for your child.