Head and Neck Disorders Program

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Children with tumors, disorders or congenital anomalies of the head and neck may need expert surgical care delivered by the Head and Neck Disorders Program at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP).

Growths in a child’s head or neck region may be near their airway, skull base, tongue, eyes and many other delicate or vital structures. Management of these lesions requires specialized surgical approaches. Our world-renowned pediatric ear, nose and throat (ENT) surgeons have the skills and experience required to deliver this heightened level of care.

If your child needs it, our team collaborates with other CHOP pediatric specialties, such as oncology, oral surgery, plastic surgery, neurosurgery and neuroradiology. Working together, we design a treatment plan unique to your child and targeted to their specific issue.

How we serve you

Whether your child's head or neck problem is present at birth (congenital) or is the result of illness or injury, our ENT surgeons have the expertise to correct the problem without harming nearby tissues or structures.

Conditions we treat

Hundreds of varieties of lesions and tumors can be found in a child’s head or neck, many of them incredibly rare. Here are some conditions we treat:

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Why choose us for head and neck surgery

While each individual type of tumor, mass or anomaly may be rare, our surgeons have handled such a high volume of cases they are familiar with how to correct the problem and deliver outstanding outcomes.