Case report on dwarfism

Abstract

Dwarfism is medical condition which is unusually short in stature due to genetic or medical condition this condition can lead to various physical, social and psychological issues that impact the quality of life. The major clinical manifestations are short trunk, neck, arms, legs and fingers, broad rounded chest, slightly flattened cheekbones, instability of the neck bones, frontal bossing, vision and hearing problems, widely spaced nipples, limited mobility at the elbows, bowed legs. The management of dwarfism is hormonal therapy, surgeries like correcting the shape of the bones, lengthening the limbs, shunt placement, remove excess fluid around the brain, reduce brain stem compression, add tubes in the ear to prevent ear infection. The complication is delays in motor skills development, frequent ear infection and risk of hearing loss, bowing of the leg, sleep apnea, pressure on the spinal cord at the base of the skull, crowed teeth, arthritis, progressive severe hunching. This case report is focusing on the disease condition and nursing management of child with dwarfism.