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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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Condition
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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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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Video
Research at Shriners Children's Boston
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Videos/2021/10/Research-at-Shriners-Childrens-BostonResearch is at the heart of Shriners Children's Boston. The work happening in our labs and as part of our clinical studies powers our incredible patient outcomes. Our research has contributed to the care of patients with burn injuries and other complex skin conditions around the world. We are proud ...
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Patient Story
Cleft Care Means New Smiles for Terilyn and Evan
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/11/Cleft-Care-Means-New-Smiles-for-Terilyn-and-EvanWhen prenatal tests showed April and Michael that their second child, Evan, would be born with a cleft lip and palate, they knew exactly what to do.
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Patient Story
A Mother's Love and a Son's Dream: Capturing Matias' Journey
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/04/Matias-Goldenhar-Syndrome-CareMatias is a 7-year-old boy who was diagnosed with Goldenhar syndrome and bilateral profound deafness. He dreamed of having two matching ears.
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Patient Story
Shriners Children's Helps Family Heal Years After Initial Diagnosis
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/11/HayesThe cleft palate team at Shriners Children’s Texas was able to work together with Hayes and his family to find a solution and healing.
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Pediatric Care
Fracture, Sports Injury and Other Specialty Clinics
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Locations/Philadelphia/Our-Care/Specialty-ClinicsThe walk-in fracture clinic and other specialty clinics at Shriners Children’s Philadelphia are designed with convenience in mind for busy families and children.
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Our Treatment Approach
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Locations/Ohio/About-Us/Our-Treatment-ApproachLearn about the innovative and compassionate approach to treatment at Shriners Children's Ohio
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Media Resources
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Media-ResourcesApproved media content about Shriners Children's
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