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Condition
Crouzon Syndrome
Crouzon syndrome is a rare genetic condition that causes certain skull bones to fuse too early and affects the shape of the child's head and face. Shriners Children's craniofacial specialists offer individualized treatment for this condition.
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Condition
Acute Flaccid Myelitis
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Acute-Flaccid-MyelitisAcute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM) is a condition affecting the nerves in the spinal cord, mostly in children. Doctors and therapists at Shriners Children’s provide prompt, family-centered care tailored to your child’s needs.
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Condition
Mobius Syndrome
Moebius syndrome is a rare condition, present at birth, caused by the absence of facial nerves that control certain facial expressions and eye movements.
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Condition
Newborn Ear Molding
Newborn ear molding is non-surgical correction of a baby's ear(s) that fold over, stick out or are abnormally shaped. Shriners Children’s craniofacial teams can provide EarWell® molding in the first six weeks of life.
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Condition
Larsen Syndrome
Larsen syndrome is a rare condition that mostly affects the development of bones. Symptoms vary but commonly include multiple joint dislocations, unusual face structure and a variety of cardiovascular abnormalities.
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Condition
Hypernasality
Hypernasality is too much air escaping into the nose during speech. This could indicate a problem with the child’s palate. Craniofacial teams including speech language pathologists can evaluate.
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Condition
Nager Syndrome
Nager Syndrome is a rare condition that affects the development of a child’s face, hands, and arms. Children are born with underdeveloped cheek bones, a small lower jaw, and often have a cleft palate.
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Provider
Samuel F. Ciricillo, MD
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Our-Care-Providers/C/Samuel-F-Ciricillo-MD-05554Samuel F. Ciricillo, MD specializes in Neurological Surgery.
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News
Shriners Children’s Earns a Four-Star Rating From Charity Navigator
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2023/11/Charity-Navigator-Four-Star-RatingShriners Children’s has earned a Four-Star Rating from Charity Navigator, designating the healthcare system as an official “Give with Confidence” charity.
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Condition
Klippel-Feil Syndrome
Klippel-Feil syndrome occurs when bones in the neck abnormally fuse together before birth. Signs include a short neck, a low hairline at the back of the head or limited ability to turn the neck.