Treatment for Proteus Syndrome, which is a disease characterized by overgrowth of the skin and other tissues, must be individualized and chosen by the doctor according to the patient's general health.
Proteus Syndrome has no cure, but there are some procedures that aim to relieve the symptoms of the disease in patients.
How is the treatment
The treatment of Proteus Syndrome aims to control the overgrowth of tissues, reduce the risk of the appearance of tumors and correct deformations, which results in improving the person's quality of life. Thus, some treatment options for Proteus Syndrome are:
- Laser treatment to remove excess skin or tumors; Surgery to remove tumors and deformed limbs; Dental surgery to correct deformities in the mouth and teeth; Surgery to correct bone problems, such as scoliosis.
Often it may be necessary to amputate the extremities of the deformed limbs in individuals to improve their quality of life and reduce the risk of the appearance of tumors.
When detected in the early stages, the symptoms of Proteus Syndrome can be controlled through the use of a drug called Rapamycin, which is an immunosuppressive medication indicated with the aim of preventing abnormal tissue growth and preventing the formation of tumors. Learn more about Proteus Syndrome.
Role of the psychologist in Proteus Syndrome
Psychological follow-up is very important not only for patients with the syndrome but also for their family members, as this way it is possible to understand the disease and adopt measures that improve the person's quality of life and self-esteem. In addition, the psychologist is essential to improve learning difficulties, treat cases of depression, reduce the person's discomfort and allow social interaction.
In addition to psychological monitoring, it is recommended that the person with Proteus Syndrome be accompanied by a multidisciplinary team composed of a pediatrician, orthopedist, plastic surgeon, dermatologist, dentist and neurosurgeon, in addition to the psychologist, in order to have a good quality of life and to that complications can be avoided.
