Division of Nephrology Patient Stories
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Medical Management of Chronic Kidney Disease: Alixandria's Story
Alixandria’s abnormal levels of hemoglobin and iron were a mystery until a kidney biopsy at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia revealed chronic kidney disease.
Peritoneal Dialysis for Chronic Kidney Disease: Mason’s Story
Mason was suffering from kidney failure and severe hypertension. Now he is growing and developing as he receives dialysis while awaiting a kidney transplant.
Medical Management of Nephrotic Syndrome: Christian’s Story
Christian has battled nephrotic syndrome since he was a baby. After using medication to keep his symptoms at bay, the teen now has normal kidney function.
Nephrotic Syndrome: Denim’s Story

After being treated for nephrotic syndrome, Denim has turned the challenges of managing a chronic kidney disease into an opportunity to help others.
Nephrotic Syndrome: Tyler and Jaxon’s Stories

Tyler, 7, and Jaxon, 4, both have a rare genetic kidney disorder. With help from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, there’s no holding them back.
Emma’s Story: Preventing Kidney Stone Recurrence

Emma was diagnosed with kidney stones at age 6. Now, the teen focuses on preventing stone recurrence with support from CHOP’s Pediatric Kidney Stone Center.
Bilateral Renal Hypoplasia and Kidney Transplant: Rory’s Story

When Rory was a toddler, a kidney transplant at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) saved his life. Today, he’s a happy and active 6-year-old.
Hydronephrosis: Maddie's Story

After an unexpected diagnosis of hydronephrosis at 17, Maddie had surgery to remove her kidney at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
Hypertension and Williams Syndrome: Harold’s Story

Harold has been successfully treated for high blood pressure since he was 13. Today, he’s a social young man who loves bowling and running.
Pediatric Kidney Stones: Farrah’s Story

When 10-year-old Farrah’s parents took her to the Emergency Department for stomach pain, high fever and nausea, they didn't expect to learn that she had kidney stones.