International Journal of Nursing Education and Research
Year : 2015, Volume : 3, Issue : 3
First page : ( 333) Last page : ( 332)
Print ISSN : 2347-8640. Online ISSN : 2454-2660.
Article DOI : 10.5958/2454-2660.2015.00018.6

Case Report on Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease (PMD)

Ms. Noronha Jenifa Rohila^1,*, Ms. D'souza Sharin Neetal^1,**, Mrs. Shanthi S.^2,***

¹II year M. Sc. Nursing, Laxmi Memorial College of Nursing, Mangalore

²Assistant Professor, Pediatric Nursing Department, Laxmi Memorial College of Nursing, Mangalore

*Corresponding Author Email: jenifanoronha@gmail.com

** dsouzasharin83@gmail.com

*** shantjoe82@gmail.com

Online published on 30 October, 2015.

Abstract

Pelizaeus-Merzbacher disease (PMD) is a central nervous system disorder in which coordination, motor abilities, and intellectual function are delayed to variable extents. Pelizaeus-Merzbacher disease is an inherited condition involving the brain and spinal cord. This report describes about 9 year old child with Pelizaeus Merzbacher disease, which is a rare condition.

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Keywords

Pelizaeus, Merzbacher disease.

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