Abstract
We describe the case of an 11 and a half years old girl with pain, mobility limitations and joints' deformities following surgery and radiotherapy for a synovial sarcoma. Beside physiotherapy an individual psychotherapy support has been necessary. The need to re-think her own story, characterized by feelings of abandon and non deserving love, as well as by a non acceptation of her physical deformities, emerged. This case invites to consider psychiatric aspects as part of the diagnostic moment which begins and directs the rehabilitative treatment; this evaluation shouldn't be limited to potentially traumatic events or situations, even if immediately evident, but should explore as deeply as possible the patient's psychic structure.
| Translated title of the contribution | Pain, heat, redness, swelling... and psyche? |
|---|---|
| Original language | Italian |
| Title of host publication | Quaderni ACP |
| Pages | 111-113 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| Volume | 14 |
| Edition | 3 |
| Publication status | Published - May 2007 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health