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Bullied teen who had 44 surgeries for rare skull condition now a trainee doctor

Bullied teen who had 44 surgeries for rare skull condition now a trainee doctor
BBC Wales Monday 29 June 2026, 17:10 UTC 1 min read
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Thomas Pearce has Pfeiffer Syndrome, which causes the skull to prematurely fuse in the womb.

Thomas Pearce has Pfeiffer Syndrome, which causes the skull to prematurely fuse in the womb.
Thomas Pearce (PERSON) Pfeiffer Syndrome (PERSON)
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