The use of peripheral nerve block and intra-articular steroid injection for pain management in an adolescent with Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome: A case report

Author: Marie Christelle S. Endencia ¹ ; Karl Matthew C. Sy Su ^{1
,

2} ; Catherine Renee B. Reyes ¹
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1. Department of Anesthesiology, College of Medicine and Philippine General Hospital, University of the Philippines Manila
2. Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Medicine, University of the Philippines Manila
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Pediatric
MeSH: Progeria; Anesthesia
From: Acta Medica Philippina 2024;58(9):39-43
CountryPhilippines
Language:English
Abstract: Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome (HGPS) is a rare genetic disorder causing accelerated aging and agerelated pathologies. Weighing benefits and risks on doing surgical versus conservative pain management require multidisciplinary planning and consideration in HGPS patients. This presents a case of a 15-year-old patient with HGPS with severe pain from bilateral hip dislocation managed with peripheral nerve block and steroid injection. This afforded her immediate pain relief allowing her to undergo physical rehabilitation comfortably.
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