Neurofibromatosis type 2-living with the complications: a case study.
Neurofibromatosis is a disease caused by a chromosomal defect that can occur spontaneously or be inherited. The disease is grossly disfiguring and carries with it significant psychological sequelae. It is characterized by tumors on nerve sheaths that can arise anywhere in the body. The rate and frequency of occurrence is unpredictable. More than nine different types of neurofibromatosis have been identified, but other than types 1 and 2, they are quite rare. All types of neurofibromatosis persist for a lifetime, so nurses from different backgrounds may encounter such a patient for various reasons. Nursing care should focus not only on the medical issues the patient presents with, but also on the psychosocial needs that may arise.
Neuro ICU, Jefferson Hospital for Neuroscience, Philadelphia, PA, USA. catieh99@yahoo.com
Catherine
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D000203:Activities of Daily Living; D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000368:Aged; D001294:Attitude to Health; D003680:Deglutition Disorders / Q000209:etiology; D004750:Enteral Nutrition; D005239:Fear; D005774:Gastrostomy; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D018908:Muscle Weakness / Q000209:etiology; D016518:Neurofibromatosis 2 / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000523:psychology*; D024802:Nurse's Role; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D010351:Patient Discharge; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D011788:Quality of Life