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Condition
Larsen Syndrome
Larsen syndrome is a rare condition that mostly affects the development of bones. Symptoms vary but commonly include multiple joint dislocations, unusual face structure and a variety of cardiovascular abnormalities.
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Service
Child Life Services
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Child-Life-ServicesChild life professionals at Shriners Children’s take pride in focusing on the "above and beyond" aspects of medical care for our patients. From procedure support to camps, they are ready to advocate for your family.
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Specialty
Pediatric Surgery
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Pediatric-SurgeryShriners Children's world-renowned pediatric surgery program gives us the ability to help children who have a variety of conditions, including those they were born with, as well as those that develop over time or are the result of an injury.
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Specialty
Urology
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/UrologyPediatric urologists treat conditions of the bladder, urinary tract, kidney and genitalia for boys and girls from birth to early adulthood.
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Condition
DiGeorge Syndrome
DiGeorge Syndrome, or 22q11.2 deletion syndrome, is when a small part of chromosome 22 is missing. This results in the poor development of several body systems. Symptoms vary but can include cleft palate.
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Condition
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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Condition
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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Service
Hearing Services
Shriners Children's offers hearing services to help screen and assess problems and possible hearing loss that may be associated with craniofacial and cleft conditions.
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Patient Story
Father Credits Burn Team With Saving Daughter's Life
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/10/Father-credits-burn-team-with-saving-daughters-lifeWhen she was 3, Lucy came to Shriners Hospitals for Children — Northern California with Stevens-Johnson syndrome and her life on the line. Chief of Burns David Greenhalgh, M.D., and his team saved her life.
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Patient Story
Inch by Inch, Patient Progresses in Developmental Journey
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/11/Inch-by-inch-patient-progresses-in-developmental-journeyBorn with bilateral hip dysplasia, KJ is progressing by leaps and bounds, thanks to the team approach of his care team at Shriners Hospitals for Children — Honolulu.