An Eye On The Ball: One Young Woman’s Inspiring Battle With Von Hippel-Lindau Disease, A Rare And Mysterious Condition

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      Updated April 22nd, 2024

      An Eye On The Ball: One Young Woman’s Inspiring Battle With Von Hippel-Lindau Disease, A Rare And Mysterious Condition

      Varsity softball player Mikaela Gage was 17 and couldn't see the ball straight. At first, she was diagnosed with an ear infection. Her medical journey that followed is an inspiration.

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      Patient Pathfinder

      Can we help you? Have you been diagnosed with Von Hippel-Lindau (VHL) Disease?

      Are you looking for treatment options?

      VHL is an inherited disease that can cause cysts and tumors to form throughout the body.

      You may want to check out this article about the disease, and possible symptoms.

      The link below will take you to a roundup of the treatment options for VHL.

      The guide on this page features all the basics you may need to know about Von Hippel-Disease.

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      How Shennea Dixon Persevered After A VHL Diagnosis
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      Von Hippel-Lindau Inheritance
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      Von Hippel Lindau (VHL) Disease
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      What Are The Treatment Options For VHL?
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      How Is VHL Diagnosed?
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      What Are the Symptoms of Von Hippel-Lindau Disease?
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