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Understanding and treating Mason’s congenital nevus
Kim and Ryan noticed their son’s birthmark almost immediately after he was born. They knew birthmarks were common, but Mason’s was different — it covered a large portion of his right leg and calf. Their doctor classified it as a giant congenital melanocytic nevus and suggested they monitor it closely, but that didn’t answer all ... Read More about Understanding and treating Mason’s congenital nevus
Using her voice: After tracheomalacia treatment, Claire keeps her eye on the ball
Claire Kantany is only 10, but she knows what she wants to do when she grows up — in fact, she’s already doing it. Combining an interest in acting with her family’s love of football, she has her mind set on a career in sportscasting. Not only is she reporting on local games from the sidelines, ... Read More about Using her voice: After tracheomalacia treatment, Claire keeps her eye on the ball
Pirate puzzles and peekaboo: Beckett’s brachial plexus birth injury story
Beckett Stone-Lyman is an adorable, fun 2-year-old who loves to run, sprint, and climb. If he’s not charging around the playground, he’s probably doing a pirate puzzle. Or maybe he’s staring at his fingers as he wiggles them, amazed that his right hand can now do many of the same things as his left. Thanks ... Read More about Pirate puzzles and peekaboo: Beckett’s brachial plexus birth injury story
Griffin’s return to the slopes and sea after kneecap dislocation
Whether cruising down a snowy trail or catching a wave, 18-year-old Griffin Srokose loves the adrenaline and freedom he feels when snowboarding and surfing. He used to enjoy lacrosse as well, but after dislocating his left kneecap during a game at the age of 14, his kneecap continued to pop out of place. By the ... Read More about Griffin’s return to the slopes and sea after kneecap dislocation
Novel procedure may bridge the treatment gap for symptomatic flexible flatfoot
Most children develop arches in their feet by early adolescence. About 20 percent, however, have pes planovalgus (PPV), also known as flexible flatfoot. Most children with PPV can participate in sports and other activities without issue, but others have ongoing pain in their feet that limit function and activities. Until recently in the U.S., children ... Read More about Novel procedure may bridge the treatment gap for symptomatic flexible flatfoot
‘We’re going to Boston’: Why Aydan’s family temporarily relocated for craniopharyngioma care
One evening in October 2022, 2-year-old Aydan Arguello arrived at Boston Children’s Hospital. It wasn’t a routine visit, but instead the final stop in an urgent journey from his home in South Florida. Months earlier, the toddler had been diagnosed and treated for a large brain tumor — but it was a related concern that led ... Read More about ‘We’re going to Boston’: Why Aydan’s family temporarily relocated for craniopharyngioma care
‘Zero place for mistakes’: Taking fetal surgery to the next level with simulation
The highly complex interventions involved in fetal surgery require exceptional skill, training, and experience. Beyond the procedures themselves, these surgical scenarios depend on the ability of team members to work in concert. It’s a seamless collaboration that’s even more crucial when two patients — the pregnant person and fetus — are involved. When the Fetal ... Read More about ‘Zero place for mistakes’: Taking fetal surgery to the next level with simulation
‘Supported and heard’: Harven gets care for an anorectal malformation
Like lots of 3-year-olds, Harven Gifford has a great imagination. Lately, he’s taken to roaring loudly and pretending that he’s a lion. But it wasn’t long ago that his parents, Heather and Brian, had to be Harven’s voice, when an unexpected health concern turned them into strong advocates for their son. Although Harven’s delivery went ... Read More about ‘Supported and heard’: Harven gets care for an anorectal malformation
One day closer: Second opinion for urologic pain changes Iker’s life at last
Like many kids, Iker Guzman enjoys playing with LEGO toys. But there was nothing lighthearted about the day a few years ago when he used the tiny bricks to spell out one word on the floor: HELP. It was a message his parents, Elsa and David, had already taken to heart. For years, they had ... Read More about One day closer: Second opinion for urologic pain changes Iker’s life at last
Rowan the Remarkable: Defying the odds with CPAM
This is the story of a baby named Rowan and his remarkable journey of beating the odds after doctors discovered a potentially fatal mass on his lung in utero. This is also the story of his mother, Casey, who fought for him every step of the way, and the medical professionals whose collaboration and planning ... Read More about Rowan the Remarkable: Defying the odds with CPAM