International Journal of Nursing Education and Research
  • Year: 2015
  • Volume: 3
  • Issue: 3

Case Report on Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease (PMD)

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.

Keywords

Pelizaeus, Merzbacher disease