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What is FIL?


Facial Infiltrating Lipomatosis, or FIL, also called Congenital Infiltrating Lipomatosis of the Face,

an ultra-rare, noninherited overgrowth condition which is present at birth. Affecting one side of the face, ranging from mild to severe. Caused by activating mutations in the PIK3CA gene.

 

A diagnosis which can be isolated or associated with other conditions on the PIK3CA-Related Overgrowth Spectrum, or PROS.

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WonderFIL smiles letter to newly diagnosed

We have an active private Facebook group. A group solely for individuals with Facial Infiltrating Lipomatosis and their parents/partners. 

We want you to know that you are not alone. Read our letter to those who have recently been diagnosed with Facial Infiltrating Lipomatosis.

Informational brochures for kids. One about Facial Infiltrating Lipomatosis (FIL) and one about PIK3CA Related Overgrowth Spectrum (PROS). You can find them both here. Italian versions are available. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you'd like one in a different language. 

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Read blogs by individuals affected by Facial Infiltrating Lipomatosis. 

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Share your FIL journey and advance research. Join others with PROS and their families on AllStripes.com/PROS to contribute to multiple research efforts. 

Raise awareness and support research by purchasing shirts from our store at Bonfire.com.100% of proceeds will benefit research into FIL and PROS.

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Advances made in precision medicine offer new hope to those affected by FIL and PROS conditions. We wish to make a difference and support this important research! 100% of proceeds will benefit research into FIL and PROS.

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How you can help

Sharing your journey with PROS can advance new treatments

Because PROS (PIK3CA-related overgrowth spectrum) is rare, researchers need more information directly from those living with PROS and their families to understand the condition.


Your progression, symptoms and health challenges are all important clues to help researchers develop new treatments.

AllStripes PROS program

Join others living with PROS and their families on AllStripes to contribute to multiple research efforts:


Go to allstripes.com/pros


Create your account. Our team collects and

de-identifies your medical records

- no appointments, no cost.


Success — you’re a hero for PROS!


About WonderFIL smiles

A global community for those affected by Facial Infiltrating Lipomatosis

Our FIL community started in 2017 as a group on Facebook. We lovingly named our group WonderFIL smiles inspired by the popular book Wonder by R.J. Palacio and the unique smiles of those affected by Facial Infiltrating Lipomatosis, or FIL for short.


As of January 2020 WonderFIL smiles is a registered non-profit organization, headquartered in Norway and run completely on a voluntary basis. If you have questions or are in need of support, please don't hesitate to contact us


We aim to support people with FIL & their families, and to empower them with information, knowledge and connectivity.


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"My hope is for WonderFIL smiles to be what I wished had existed when my baby got her FIL diagnosis. Where those affected can get the information they seek and need and most importantly, to connect with other FIL patients and families, people who can genuinely say; I understand."


- Linda Roeksund, Founder of WonderFIL smiles

This website is intended to connect families and people with Facial Infiltrating Lipomatosis (FIL), share experiences, provide information and support.

It is not intended for medical diagnostic use or to replace medical consultation. No images on this website may be used or reproduced.  

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