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Patient Stories from Medical Genetics at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh

Medical Genetics

Read the remarkable stories of some of our patients diagnosed by genetic testing and treated at UPMC Children's.

Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome - Medical Genetics

Kailynn McNally

Kailynn was diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and underwent several surgeries. Read more about her experience at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh.

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Loeys-Dietz Syndrome - Medical Genetics

Jeff Garrett

Jeff found out about his Loeys-Dietz Syndrome as an adult. Read his story here.

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Aicardi-Goutieres syndrome (AGS) - Medical Genetics

Brie smiling in a wheelchair

Brie was diagnosed with Aicardi-Goutieres syndrome (AGS) on March 1, 2021. Read her story here.

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MECP2 Duplication Syndrome – Pediatric Medical Genetics

Sonny Staniscia in a pool

Sonny was diagnosed with MECP2 duplication syndrome in May 2022. Read about his experience with Medical Genetics and numerous other specialists at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh.

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MECP2 Duplication Syndrome – Pediatric Medical Genetics

Dominic Yenzi on a swing

Dominic has MECP2 duplication syndrome. Read more about his experience with the Medical Genetics team at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh.

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MECP2 Duplication Syndrome – Pediatric Medical Genetics

Jayden (Left - Wearing Blue Glasses) and Josiah (Right)

Jayden and Josiah were diagnosed with MECP2 duplication syndrome. Read about their experience with Medical Genetics and numerous other specialists at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh.

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