Fortis Gurugram Successfully Treats First 14-Month-Old Kenyan Infant with Rare Pearson Syndrome
National, 14th November 2024: Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurugram has achieved a significant medical milestone by successfully treating a 14-month-old Kenyan infant, diagnosed with Pearson Syndrome, an exceptionally rare and life-threatening disorder. The prevalence of the rare ailment is approximately 1 in a million, with only 150 such cases mentioned in medical literature. The Team of Doctors led by Dr Vikas Dua, Principal Director and Head, Paediatric Haematology, Haemato Oncology and Bone …