Trisomy 13, home health-care and multidisciplinary approach: Case report / Trissomia 13, atendimento domiciliar e abordagem multidisciplinar: relato de caso

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 Patau's syndrome was confirmed through karyotyping after birth. Despite the severe clinical nature of the case, the patient, now with two years old, receives specialized home-based care, supported by a tracheostomy and gastrostomy. A dedicated 24-hour nursing technician ensures continuous monitoring, and the patient benefits from regular medical check-ups, physiotherapy five times a week, weekly speech therapy sessions, monthly consultations with a nutritionist, and ongoing psychological support for her family members. Comments: This multidisciplinary approach has resulted in a slight motor response, highlighting the positive impact of comprehensive care on her overall well-being. The existence of a robust support network for families facing similar challenges is crucial, and a multidisciplinary care can effectively prevent complications associated with this impactful syndrome.

RESUMO Objetivo: Reconhecer e abordar a síndrome de Patau, apesar de sua raridade e da baixa expectativa de vida associada, por meio da apresentação de um estudo de caso de uma paciente de dois anos que recebe cuidados em casa por intermédio de serviços de home care. Descrição do caso: Apresentamos uma paciente do sexo feminino que desafiou as probabilidades, com sobrevivência prolongada devida, possivelmente, ao home care. Ela nasceu por cesariana, com 31 semanas + 4 dias, em razão da restrição do crescimento uterino. A mãe, de 36 anos, recebeu cuidados pré-natais adequados e gozava de boa saúde. O diagnóstico da síndrome de Patau foi confirmado por meio de cariótipo após o nascimento. Apesar da gravidade clínica do caso, a paciente, hoje com dois anos, recebe atendimento domiciliar especializado, apoiado por traqueostomia e gastrostomia. Um técnico de enfermagem dedicado 24 horas garante acompanhamento contínuo, e a paciente beneficia-se de check-ups médicos regulares, fisioterapia cinco vezes por semana, sessões semanais de fonoaudiologia, consultas mensais com nutricionista e apoio psicológico contínuo aos familiares. Comentários: Esta abordagem multidisciplinar resultou em melhora motora discreta, destacando o impacto positivo do cuidado integral no seu bem-estar geral. A existência de uma rede robusta de apoio às famílias que enfrentam desafios semelhantes é crucial, e um cuidado multidisciplinar pode prevenir eficazmente as complicações associadas a esta impactante síndrome.

Holoprosencephaly in Patau Syndrome / Holoprosencefalia na Síndrome de Patau

ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate radiological (gestational and perinatal) and neonatal signs of patients with Patau syndrome and semilobar holoprosencephaly, as well as to report the association of both pathologies. Case description: This case report is about a female infant, born at term with trisomy of the chromosome 13 and semilobar holoprosencephaly, with thalamic fusion and a single cerebral ventricle, in addition to several other changes that worsened the patient's prognosis. Comments: Chromosome 13 trisomy is a genetic alteration that leads to the symptoms that determines Patau syndrome. In this syndrome, cardiovascular, urogenital, central nervous system, facial structure and intellectual impairment are common, in addition to problems in limb formation, such as decreased humerus and femur length, polydactyly, hypotelorism and low ear implantation. It is estimated, however, that holoprosencephaly is present in only 24 to 45% of the patients with trisomy 13.

RESUMO Objetivo: Avaliar sinais radiológicos (gestacionais e perinatais) e neonatais de paciente com síndrome de Patau e holoprosencefalia semilobar, assim como relatar a associação de ambas as patologias. Descrição do caso: Trata-se de um relato de recém-nascido do sexo feminino a termo, que apresentou trissomia do cromossomo 13 e holoprosencefalia semilobar, com fusão talâmica e ventrículo cerebral único, além de várias outras alterações que pioraram o prognóstico da paciente. Comentários: A trissomia do cromossomo 13 é um defeito genético que caracteriza um conjunto de sintomas que compõem a Síndrome de Patau. Nesta síndrome, é comum o acometimento cardiovascular, urogenital, do sistema nervoso central, da estrutura facial e da capacidade intelectual, além de falhas na formação dos membros, como diminuição no comprimento do úmero, fêmur, polidactilia, hipotelorismo e baixa implantação das orelhas. Estima-se, no entanto, que a holoprosencefalia apresente-se nesse grupo de malformações congênitas apenas em 24 a 45% dos casos.

Anesthesia in a child operated for cleft lip associated with Patau's syndrome / Anestesia em criança operada para lábio leporino associado à síndrome de Patau

Abstract Patients with Patau's syndrome (Trisomy 13) have multiple craniofacial, cardiac, neurological and renal anomalies with very less life expectancy. Among craniofacial anomalies cleft lip and palate are common. These craniofacial and cardiac anomalies present difficulties with anesthesia. We therefore describe the anesthetic management in the case of a Trisomy 13 child for operated for cleft lip at 10 months of age.

Resumo Os pacientes com síndrome de Patau (trissomia 13) apresentam várias anomalias craniofaciais, cardíacas, neurológicas e renais, com expectativa de vida bem menor. Entre as anomalias craniofaciais, o lábio leporino e a fenda palatina são comuns. Essas anomalias craniofaciais e cardíacas apresentam dificuldades na anestesia. Portanto, descrevemos o manejo anestésico em uma criança de 10 meses com trissomia 13 submetida à cirurgia de lábio leporino.

[Anesthesia in a child operated for cleft lip associated with Patau's syndrome]. / Anestesia em criança operada para lábio leporino associado à síndrome de Patau.

Patients with Patau's syndrome (Trisomy 13) have multiple craniofacial, cardiac, neurological and renal anomalies with very less life expectancy. Among craniofacial anomalies cleft lip and palate are common. These craniofacial and cardiac anomalies present difficulties with anesthesia. We therefore describe the anesthetic management in the case of a Trisomy 13 child for operated for cleft lip at 10 months of age.

Trisomía parcial del cromosoma 13: presentación de un caso

Fundamento: La trisomía del cromosoma 13 es una enfermedad genética con una incidencia reportada de 1x 20 000 nacidos vivos, que resulta de la presencia de un cromosoma 13 supernumerario; es la trisomía reportada menos frecuente en la especie humana y con diferentes expresiones clínicas. Objetivo: Reportar el caso debido a su poca frecuencia y a su forma de presentación clínica. Reporte del caso: Recién nacido a término, que nace en buenas condiciones, bajo peso al nacer, con diagnóstico prenatal de trisomía parcial 13. Evolucionó tempranamente con distres respiratorio siendo necesario el uso de ventilación mecánica y convulsiones. Se retiró de la ventilación con esfuerzo respiratorio efectivo. Otra anomalía presentada fue una comunicación interauricular e insuficiencia cardiaca. Conclusiones: El pronóstico de vida en estos pacientes se relaciona claramente con la gravedad de las malformaciones y a su vez con el grado de alteración cromosómica, es esta forma de presentación la menos complicada y la de mayor sobrevida, por lo que se recomienda una atención médica de alta especialización para lograr la estabilidad de este paciente el mayor tiempo posible.

Background: Trisomy of chromosome 13 is a genetic disease with a reported incidence of 1x 20 000 live births, resulting from the presence of a supernumerary chromosome 13; is the trisomy reported less frequent in the human species and with different clinical expressions. Objective: To report the case due to its infrequency and to its clinical presentation. Case report: Newborn to term, born in good condition, underweight at birth, with prenatal diagnosis of partial trisomy 13. Early evolution with respiratory distress with the need of using the mechanical ventilation and convulsions. Ventilation was retired with effective respiratory effort. Another anomaly presented was atrial septal defect and heart failure. Conclusions: The prognosis of life in these patients is clearly related to the severity of the malformations and, in turn, to the degree of chromosomal alteration, this form of presentation is the least complicated and the one with the highest survival rate, Of high specialization to achieve the stability of this patient as long as possible.

Trisomía parcial del cromosoma 13: presentación de un caso / Partial trisomy of chromosome 13: presentation of a case

Fundamento: La trisomía del cromosoma 13 es una enfermedad genética con una incidencia reportada de 1x 20 000 nacidos vivos, que resulta de la presencia de un cromosoma 13 supernumerario; es la trisomía reportada menos frecuente en la especie humana y con diferentes expresiones clínicas. Objetivo: Reportar el caso debido a su poca frecuencia y a su forma de presentación clínica. Reporte del caso: Recién nacido a término, que nace en buenas condiciones, bajo peso al nacer, con diagnóstico prenatal de trisomía parcial 13. Evolucionó tempranamente con distres respiratorio siendo necesario el uso de ventilación mecánica y convulsiones. Se retiró de la ventilación con esfuerzo respiratorio efectivo. Otra anomalía presentada fue una comunicación interauricular e insuficiencia cardiaca. Conclusiones: El pronóstico de vida en estos pacientes se relaciona claramente con la gravedad de las malformaciones y a su vez con el grado de alteración cromosómica, es esta forma de presentación la menos complicada y la de mayor sobrevida, por lo que se recomienda una atención médica de alta especialización para lograr la estabilidad de este paciente el mayor tiempo posible.

Background: Trisomy of chromosome 13 is a genetic disease with a reported incidence of 1x 20 000 live births, resulting from the presence of a supernumerary chromosome 13; is the trisomy reported less frequent in the human species and with different clinical expressions. Objective: To report the case due to its infrequency and to its clinical presentation. Case report: Newborn to term, born in good condition, underweight at birth, with prenatal diagnosis of partial trisomy 13. Early evolution with respiratory distress with the need of using the mechanical ventilation and convulsions. Ventilation was retired with effective respiratory effort. Another anomaly presented was atrial septal defect and heart failure. Conclusions: The prognosis of life in these patients is clearly related to the severity of the malformations and, in turn, to the degree of chromosomal alteration, this form of presentation is the least complicated and the one with the highest survival rate, Of high specialization to achieve the stability of this patient as long as possible.

Síndrome de Patau o trisomía 13: reporte de caso / Patau syndrome or trisomy 13: a case report

RESUMEN Se presenta caso de síndrome de Patau diagnosticado ecográficamente a las 25 semanas de gestación y confirmado por cariotipo. Su desenlace fue fatal apenas nacido.

ABSTRACT We presents a Patau syndrome diagnosed by ultrasound at 25 weeks gestation and confirmed by karyotype. Its outcome was fatal shortly after birth.

Alobar holoprosencephaly and Trisomy 13 (Patau syndrome).

Holoprosencephaly (HPE) is a congenital defect of the brain, median structures, and face resulting from an incomplete cleavage of the primitive brain during early embryogenesis. The authors report a case of trisomy 13 syndrome diagnosed at prenatal follow up. The preterm newborn lived only 5 hours, and died because of severe respiratory failure. The autopsy findings disclosed facial, skull, limbs, cardiac, and cerebral malformations. Among the latter, the presence of alobar HPE, the central theme of this report, was evident. The most common nonrandom chromosomal abnormality in patients with HPE is trisomy 13. The most severe variant, namely alobar HPE, is shown in this case report. Discussion on this severe anomaly, along with the case report with details of Patau's syndrome, is the goal of this report.