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PRINTER'S NO. 1959
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE RESOLUTION
No. 261
Session of
2025
INTRODUCED BY WEAKNECHT, VENKAT, REICHARD, ROWE, RIVERA AND
ZIMMERMAN, JUNE 17, 2025
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON HEALTH, JUNE 17, 2025
A RESOLUTION
Designating July 22, 2025, as "Hemihyperplasia Awareness Day" in
Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, Hemihyperplasia, also called hemihypertrophy, is a
congenital disorder causing overgrowth of one side of a child's
body in comparison with the other; and
WHEREAS, Hemihyperplasia may be isolated, occurring without
any signs or symptoms; and
WHEREAS, Hemihyperplasia may be a sign of another medical
condition such as:
(1) Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome.
(2) Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome.
(3) Proteus syndrome.
(4) Neurofibromatosis Type I.
(5) Russell-Silver syndrome.
(6) Sotos syndrome;
and
WHEREAS, Symptoms vary depending on the child, but can
include difficulty eating, chewing, seeing and breathing; and
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WHEREAS, Children with hemihyperplasia may have symptoms that
are difficult to diagnose; and
WHEREAS, The most common symptom is a subtle difference
between the two sides of the face and other appearance-related
concerns occurring as the disease progresses; and
WHEREAS, Treatment options include suction-assisted
lipectomy, excision of excessive skin and subcutaneous tissue
and contouring or reducing facial bones; and
WHEREAS, An orthopedic provider can provide treatment of
abnormal limb size to an individual suspected of having
hemihyperplasia; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives designate July
22, 2025, as "Hemihyperplasia Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives raise awareness
and encourage research to fight this disease.
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