Trisomy 13, home health-care and multidisciplinary approach: Case report
Patrícia Zschaber Anacleto,
Virginia Araújo de Sousa,
Julliane V Joviano-Santos
Abstract:Objective: To recognize and address Patau’s syndrome, despite its rarity and associated low life expectancy, through the presentation of a case study of a 2-year-old patient receiving Home Care services. Case description: We present a female patient who defied the odds with a prolonged survival, possible due to Home Care. She was delivered via cesarean section at 31 weeks + 4 days due to restricted uterine growth. The mother, aged 36, had received proper prenatal care and was in good health. The diagnosis of … Show more
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