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Thyroid Tumor Program | Otolaryngologists: Daniel Chelius, MD and Matthew Sitton, MD The Thyroid Tumor Program at Texas Children’s Hospital is a multidisciplinary program dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of children and young adults with thyroid tumors. Although thyroid tumors are rare in children, they are being diagnosed with increasing frequency. About 2% of children develop solitary thyroid nodules – lumps which can grow on an otherwise normal thyroid gland. Most of these are benign, but a few are malignant and can develop into thyroid cancer. Medical experts have not yet standardized the management of thyroid tumors in children. To improve the care and treatment of children with thyroid tumors, Texas Children’s Hospital has established the Thyroid Tumor Program. Vascular Anomalies Clinic | Otolaryngologists: Karina Cañadas, MD, Tara Rosenberg, MD and Matthew Sitton, MD The Vascular Anomalies Clinic at Texas Children’s Hospital is a multidisciplinary clinic managed by a team of specialists who are experts in the field of vascular malformations and tumors. Multiple divisions, including dermatology, general surgery, hematology/oncology, interventional radiology and plastic surgery, to name a few, are involved in caring for patients. Vascular malformations result from the abnormal growth and development of vascular tissues, including arteries, veins, capillaries and lymphatic vessels. Some conditions are present at birth while others may take months or years to appear. The vascular anomalies team collaborates to evaluate, diagnose and treat children with a variety of vascular lesions. The group meets regularly to review individual patient information (including medical records, imaging and surgical pathology reports). Patients are then seen and examined by the entire team of specialists during one special visit. Voice Clinic | Otolaryngologist: Julina Ongkasuwan, MD The Voice Clinic at Texas Children’s Hospital provides specialized, multidisciplinary treatment for a wide range of pediatric voice disorders. Our clinicians have extensive training in both the care of children and treatment of the voice. Voice problems and hoarseness, such as vocal fold nodules and vocal fold paralysis, can dramatically impact a child’s interactions with their peers and teachers. Research has indicated that the behavior of children with vocal fold nodules may be more negatively perceived by adults. Children with vocal fold paralysis may have difficulty being heard or understood in noisy environments and may withdraw socially. Early intervention can help lessen these behaviors and improve the ability of these children to communicate.
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