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Patient Story
A Rare Diagnosis, a Remarkable Bond: Finding Support Through Shriners Children's
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/07/Haze-and-Charlotte-Diastrophic-Dysplasia-CareWhen their children were diagnosed with diastrophic dysplasia, Ashley and Haley found more than specialized care – they found each other, and a lifelong connection rooted in shared experiences.
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Provider
Artur Fahradyan, MD
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Our-Care-Providers/F/Artur-Fahradyan-MD-85345Artur Fahradyan, MD specializes in Plastic Surgery.
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David J. Reisberg, DDS
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Our-Care-Providers/R/David-J-Reisberg-DDS-85096David J. Reisberg, DDS specializes in Prosthodontics, Maxillofacial Prosthetics.
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Condition
Plagiocephaly
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/PlagiocephalyPlagiocephaly (flat head syndrome) is a lasting flat spot on an infant's head where bones may not be correctly fusing together. Shriners Children's can diagnose and treat with cranial molding helmets, bands, or surgery.
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Condition
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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Skeletal Dysplasia Care
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Skeletal-DysplasiaSkeletal dysplasia includes many rare conditions where bones and cartilage develop differently. Also called dwarfism. Shriners Children's offers orthopedics, neurology, otolaryngology, physical and occupational therapy, and genetic testing.
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Condition
Lip Pits
Lip pits are moist pits or slits in the upper or lower lips that children are born with. They are usually harmless. Our craniofacial teams can evaluate them.
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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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Provider
Samuel F. Ciricillo, MD
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Our-Care-Providers/C/Samuel-F-Ciricillo-MD-05554Samuel F. Ciricillo, MD specializes in Neurological Surgery.
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Kavitha L. Ranganathan, MD
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Our-Care-Providers/R/Kavitha-L-Ranganathan-MD-83355Kavitha L. Ranganathan, MD specializes in Plastic Surgery.
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