Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes Patient Stories

As a lifelong CHOP patient receiving care for a rare genetic disorder, congenital hyperinsulinism (HI), Katelyn now trusts the same care team for her son’s treatment.

Removing Joe’s brain tumor at age 5 meant he also lost his pituitary gland. Experts at CHOP’s Neuroendocrine Center have kept him on track toward adulthood ever since.

Diagnosed with Graves’ disease at 12, Caitlin faced years of symptoms before finding relief through thyroid surgery, CHOP’s 1,000th procedure of its kind.

Congenital hyperinsulinism runs in Kristen’s family. Discover how CHOP has helped Kristen and her daughter manage this rare condition across generations.

Being part of a clinical trial as a patient of the HI Center research gave Nico the independence to be a normal kid and still safely manage his hyperinsulinism.  

Before CHOP’s diagnosis and treatment for adrenal insufficiency, Chase struggled with low energy. Now he dreams of coaching pro football

Lancaster teen with chromosomal disorder thrives, thanks in part to support from CHOP

Grandfather, mom and granddaughter have all been treated at CHOP for congenital hyperinsulinism (HI). This family’s history shows the evolution of HI care.

After Rowan was diagnosed with thyroid cancer, she was treated with precision medicine at CHOP by experts in pediatric thyroid issues and rare pediatric cancers.

A diagnosis of Kabuki syndrome connected all of Amelia’s symptoms, and CHOP has experts to care for each and every condition.