Children's Disease Information

Phùng Vinh Quang – A Brave Little Fighter Against Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome

 

Phùng Vinh Quang, born in 2014, is a Nùng ethnic minority child living in a remote area of Krông Năng District, Đắk Lắk Province. Since the age of six, Quang has shown symptoms of several serious conditions, including anemia, thrombocytopenia (low platelet count), chronic otitis media (middle ear infection) leading to eardrum perforation, and atopic dermatitis.

 

His family has had to bring him to the hospital frequently, requiring blood transfusions every 2-3 months at the Regional Blood Transfusion Hospital.

 

A Rare and Life-Threatening Diagnosis

After his most recent medical examination, doctors diagnosed Quang with Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome (WAS)—a rare but extremely dangerous condition.

 

What is Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome?

WAS is a rare genetic disorder caused by mutations in the WAS gene on the X chromosome, leading to immune system deficiency, low platelet count, increased susceptibility to infections, spontaneous bleeding, and severe eczema. Patients with WAS also face a high risk of developing leukemia and autoimmune diseases, and without proper treatment, the condition can be life-threatening.

 

A Family’s Struggle for Hope

Quang’s parents are hardworking farmers struggling to make ends meet in their small home in a remote village. Over the years, their savings have been drained due to his ongoing medical expenses, yet his condition has not improved.

 

Despite their financial struggles, Quang’s family is determined to find the best possible treatment for him, so he can have a chance to continue school like other children his age and live a fulfilling life.