Cora’s Story: A Family’s Journey With a Rare Kidney Condition
When 6-year-old Cora began experiencing blood in her urine, her family turned to Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and found answers and a care team they could trust.
Pediatric Kidney Stone Center Patient Stories
Read stories about patients who have been cared for by the Pediatric Kidney Stone Center.
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Alexander’s Story: Surgery and Medical Management of Kidney Stones
After a year of being misdiagnosed, Alexander’s parents found answers and a team they could trust at CHOP to manage his condition and prevent recurrent kidney stones.
A game-changer for kidney stones: Chloe’s story
Innovative care for Chloe’s kidney stones is closer than ever at CHOP’s new hospital in King of Prussia.
Emma’s Story: Preventing Kidney Stone Recurrence
Emma was diagnosed with kidney stones at age 6. Now, the teen focuses on preventing stone recurrence with support from CHOP’s Pediatric Kidney Stone Center.
Kidney Stones: Alina’s Story
After Alina was diagnosed with kidney stones, her family found answers at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s dedicated Pediatric Kidney Stone Center.
Kidney Stones: Taylor's Story
After suffering through multiple kidney infections and failed treatments, Taylor’s family turned to CHOP’s specialized Pediatric Kidney Stone Center for answers.
UPJ Obstruction and Kidney Stones: Will's Story
Born with a dilated kidney, Will was later diagnosed with ureteropelvic junction obstruction (UPJ). His parents took him to CHOP for robotic-assisted laparoscopic surgery and later treatment for kidney stones.