One in a Million: Rare Tumor Leads Family to Lurie Children's
After showing signs of puberty at age four, Jonah's parents became concerned. Doctors discovered an extremely rare tumor on his adrenal gland. Seeking a surgeon with both the expertise and experience in this type of tumor, led them to Dr. Fizan Abdullah.
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