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Division of Human Genetics Patient Stories

Read stories about patients who have been cared for by the Division of Human Genetics.

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Harper eating a cupcake
Patient story

Noonan Syndrome: Harper’s Story

Harper has overcome a lot in her young life but her family refuses to let her diagnosis of Noonan syndrome define what she can accomplish.

Nicholas at Clemson
Patient story

Williams Syndrome: Nicolas’s Story

A young adult patient of the Armellino Center of Excellence for Williams Syndrome gets the medical oversight and critical services needed to thrive independently.

Newborn screening indicated Dean (left) and Danny (right) had Fabry disease
Patient story

Mason Family: Fabry Disease

Newborn screening for twins led to the discovery of Fabry disease, a rare lysosomal storage disease. The family found breakthrough therapy and lifelong support at CHOP.

Patient story

WAGR Syndrome: Miranda’s Story

CHOP researchers have published the most comprehensive description of WAGR syndrome, which affects less than 450 people worldwide, including Miranda.

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