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  • Pediatric Care

    History of Shriners Children's Southern California

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    Shriners Children's Southern California opened in 1952.

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  • Condition

    Cherubism

    Cherubism is a rare genetic disorder treated by craniofacial specialists at Shriners Children’s. Starting in early childhood, bones of the lower jar are replaced with cyst-like tissue growths that make the cheeks look round and swollen.

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  • Condition

    Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD)

    https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/Pediatric-Care/Duchenne-Muscular-Dystrophy

    At Shriners Children's, our unique team of specialists provides the highest quality neuromuscular care for your child.

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  • Condition

    Maxillary Hyperplasia

    Maxillary hyperplasia is a condition where the upper jaw bone's structure is larger or longer than the lower jaw, creating an underbite. Shriners Children's craniofacial surgeons can provide treatment to realign and correct the jaw.

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  • Condition

    Condylar Hyperplasia

    Condylar Hyperplasia is a rare craniofacial condition involving the overgrowth of areas (condyle) in the lower jaw bone, resulting in facial asymmetry or a face slanting to the side. Shriners Children's can surgically treat this condition.

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  • Condition

    Mandibular Hypoplasia

    Mandibular hypoplasia, or micrognathia is when the lower jaw (mandible) forms too small and teeth don't align. May affect a child's eating, breathing and speech. Shriners Children's craniofacial and ENT surgeons provide treatment.

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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

    Hemihypertrophy

    Hemihypertrophy (hemihyperplasia) occurs when one side of the body grows larger or longer than the other. Shriners Children's specializes in treating limb length differences and facial asymmetry.

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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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  • News

    Shriners Children’s Earns a Four-Star Rating From Charity Navigator

    https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/News/2023/11/Charity-Navigator-Four-Star-Rating

    Shriners 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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