NewsUpdated: 25 Sept 2026Published: 17 Apr 2018

Older Sibling’s Diagnosis Saves Life of Year-Old Cambodian Baby Girl

By Benjamin Samson

In an unusual case - one of despair, hope and triumph - a seven-year-old Cambodian boy’s previous diagnosis and treatment helped save his baby sister. Kim Sroy, now aged seven, suffered was diagnosed with cirrhosis of the liver and underwent a liver transplantation at 18 months of age. In doing so he unknowingly also helped his younger sister, who was detected with jaundice within the first few weeks of life.

  • Brother case history of liver disease helps in early diagnosis of sister
  • Both suffer from rare disorder affecting the liver
  • Siblings underwent life saving liver transplant at Apollo

Read full story here: Apollo Media

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Vaidam Health · Updated 25 Sept 2026

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