Delusion of Pregnancy in Down Syndrome: Two Case Reports (original) (raw)

The Psychological Impact of the Prenatal Down Syndrome Diagnostic Test

Background: Prenatal Diagnostics Testing is the only current method of clarifying suspicions on Down syndrome obtained as a result achieved through the increased risk screening. The pregnancy, by definition, is a period of great transformation, with multiple organic and psychological adaptation processes, while sensitivity touches high peaks and anything, as small as it could be, may disturb the equilibrium and cause psycho-emotional imbalances. Most often the diagnostic result of the screening is most likely to infirm the screening and will most probably reinstall the psycho-emotional stability, but mother's already anxious attitude may have already affected the child's future emotional development and behaviour. Methods: The present study is a narrative analysis, based on a collection of data from studies published in the databases of PubMed / Medline, SpringerLink, EBSCOhost, Elsevier and ResearchGate. Results: From reviewing the studies, there have been highlighted three...

Down syndrome in adults: success and challenge

Geriatrics, Gerontology and Aging

A estimativa da sobrevida média de indivíduos com síndrome de Down (SD) passa atualmente dos 50 anos de idade. Esse dado demográfico justifica a atenção de profissionais da saúde que prestarão cuidados a um número crescente de adultos com SD. A avaliação clínica desse grupo de pacientes adultos deve correlacionar características inerentes à faixa etária, principalmente as peculiaridades produzidas pela síndrome. O presente artigo propõe o desenvolvimento de programas de prevenção e vacinação-conforme gênero e idade-e triagem de doenças e quadros associados à síndrome: 1) doenças endócrinas; 2) doenças cardíacas; 3) saúde mental; 4) saúde bucal; 5) órgãos sensoriais; 6) anomalias osteoarticulares; 7) pele e anexos; 8) doenças gastrointestinais; 9) câncer. Entretanto, há poucas informações sobre o impacto das comorbidades na expectativa de vida e na qualidade de vida, além dos custos hospitalares e sociais de adultos com SD.

Twin Pregnancy discordordant for Downs syndrome: Case Report

International Journal of Medical Research and Review

The work presented is a clinical and genetical trial of a couple with a reproductive failure and a family history of chromosomal abnormalities. The most reliable and accurate methods used for antenatal diagnosis of Down syndrome fetuses are highlighted.