Patient Stories

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Coronary Artery Anomaly: Quinn's Story

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Quinn was diagnosed with a type of coronary artery anomaly called anomalous left coronary artery from the pulmonary artery (ALCAPA) and treated by the Cardiac team at CHOP, giving him a better chance at survival.

Diffuse Hyperinsulinism: Max's Story

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Frustration and fear led Max’s parents to bring him across the country to CHOP's Congenital Hyperinsulinism Center. After surgery to treat his diffuse hyperinsulinism, he's thriving.

Diffuse Hyperinsulinism: Rianna's Story

Rianna was diagnosed with diffuse hyperinsulinism when she was 10 days old. She was referred to the Congenital Hyperinsulinism Center at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia for treatment.

Focal Hyperinsulinism: Lainie's Story

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Lainie travelled from Michigan to the Congenital Hyperinsulinism Center at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia for a cure for her focal hyperinsulinism.

Focal Hyperinsulinism: Mackenzie's Story

Read Mackenzie's story about her and her family's experience with focal hyperinsulinism. Learn about her diagnosis and treatment at the Congenital Hyperinsulinism Center at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.

Focal Hyperinsulinism: Nathaniel's Story

Born full-term after a healthy pregnancy, Nathaniel began developing low blood sugars — down to 20 mg/dL — a few hours after birth. His family turned to CHOP's Congenital Hyperinsulinism Center for help.


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