COCKAYNE SYNDROME: NEED FOR MULTIDISCIPLINARY APPROACH
Dr. Sourabh Sharma and Dr. Prajul Mehta*
ABSTRACT
A 7 year female child who was being managed as a case of Global developmental delay with spastic diplegia with seizure disorder, referred to dermatology for photosensitive rash on the cheeks since 6 years. Although the underlying abnormality appears to be autosomal recessive inheritance or metabolic (possibly thymic) dysfunction, there is no consensus on etiology. The multiple organ involvement carries significant implications for the anesthetist. Intubation can be technically difficult, and care of the skin can be problematic. Essential hypertension, hepatic deficiencies, osteoporosis, deafness, blindness, and other effects of premature aging may be encountered making perioperative management a challenge.
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