Brain tumor in a pediatric patient with hydrocephalus: A case study

Abstract

This is a descriptive study, with a qualitative approach, of the case study type. The information contained in this chapter was obtained by reviewing the medical records, interviewing the patient and talking to medical and nursing professionals at the Hospital de Emergência e Trauma Dom Luiz Gonzaga Fernandes, located in Campina Grande, Paraíba. The patient L. S. F., female, 3 years old, born in Areial - PB, arrived at the Hospital presenting a convulsive crisis that lasted for 15 days, having a history of headache, vomiting, intermittent fever for more than 1 year. Upon admission, a CT scan of the head was performed, which showed an expansive lesion with signs of bleeding, with acute hydrocephalus. Upon hospitalization through the Systematization of Nursing Assistance (SAE), it was possible to diagnose her with anxiety, and for that, a prescription was made with the interventions of administering analgesics, observing vital signs and keeping the bed rails high, due to young age. Subsequently, after being assisted by the neurosurgeon, he concluded that the tumor was a Thalamo-Mesencephalic, requiring a surgical procedure, which subsequently was performed uneventfully. The patient's brain tumor was taken for biopsy, for the opinion, and whether it is benign or malignant, the child will start chemotherapy, radiotherapy and similar treatment. The case reported and publications raised bring to light the discussion of the role of nursing in a complex situation such as the diagnosis of a brain tumor accompanied by hydrocephalus. It also ratifies the importance of the multidisciplinary team in this service, in which medical, nursing, psychology and physiotherapy teams must “walk” together, aiming at the well-being of the patient and his family.

DOI:http://doi.org/10.56238/IICongressmedicalnursing-012