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    Home Health Conditions and Diseases Spinal Cord Tumors in Children

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    Hemangioblastoma Spine Tumor: Bridget's Story

     

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    Spinal Cord Tumor | Bridget’s Story

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    Learn more about Spinal Cord Tumors.

    Bridget's Treatment Team

    • Mari Louise Groves, MD
    • Julie E. Hoover-Fong, MD PhD

    Pediatric Neurosurgery at Johns Hopkins

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    Whether your child is facing a common problem or a rare condition, our team of specialized pediatric neurosurgeons can provide the latest, most effective surgical procedures.

    About Pediatric Neurosurgery

    Specializing In:

    • Spinal Cord Tumors
    • Chordomas
    • Cervical Spine Disease
    • Pediatric Spinal Cord Tumors

    • Neuroplastic Surgery
    • Neurosurgical Spine Center
    • Spinal Tumor Multidisciplinary Program

    Find Additional Treatment Centers at:

    • Howard County Medical Center
    • Sibley Memorial Hospital
    • Suburban Hospital

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    • Chordoma
    • Spinal Cord Tumor: Rafael's Story
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      Spinal Cord Tumor: Rafael's Story

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