Mitochondrial Medicine Program Patient Stories
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Mitochondrial Disease: Nora’s Story

After severe mitochondrial disease claimed their son, a New York family relied on medical advances — and CHOP — to have a healthy daughter.
MELAS Syndrome: Gina’s and Her Family’s Story

CHOP provides the answer to 26-year mitochondrial disease mystery to parents grateful for closure in their daughter’s death.
Leigh Syndrome/EARS2: Davis’ Story

Davis’ initial mitochondrial disease outlook was grim, but a refined diagnosis at CHOP led to treatment that put him on a path with a bright future.
Leigh Syndrome: A Family’s Quest for Answers

When CHOP discovered the genetic mutation that caused two boys’ early deaths, their family donated $2 million to CHOP to propel mitochondrial disease research even further.
Leigh Syndrome: Baron’s Story

When a year of bloodwork failed to uncover the cause of Baron’s progressive developmental delays, his family turned to CHOP’s Mitochondrial Medicine for answers.
Kearns-Sayre syndrome: Omar's Story

After a decade, doctors finally provide answers and treatment for a child with a rare syndrome.
Mitochondrial Disease: Ignacio's Story

Ignacio has been a healthy and active kid since he received a liver transplant at CHOP when he was two months old, part of his treatment for a rare form of mitochondrial disease.
Mitochondrial Disease: Dakota’s Story

Facing a tough diagnosis together, CHOP doctors offer Dakota hope and support, while she helps them learn more about her rare mitochondrial disease.
Mitochondrial Disease and Eosinophilic Esophagitis: Ryan’s Story
Ryan, 12, has mitochondrial disorder and eosinophilic esophagitis. With the help of specialists, he’s able to attend classes at school.
Mitochondrial Depletion: Louie’s Story

Louie began suffering from a form of mitochondrial disease when he was 11. Now 18, symptoms of his disease have been reduced through exercise.