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MARTINEZ-SABATER, Antonio. Arnold-Chiari malformation: loss smile. Index Enferm [online]. 2014, vol.23, n.4, pp.256-259. ISSN 1699-5988.  https://dx.doi.org/10.4321/S1132-12962014000300013.

The Arnold-Chiari malformation is a rare disease characterized by the presence of insidious symptoms that may be a delay in diagnosis. The symptomatology characteristics such as pain, progressive loss of strength, dizziness, etc., along with the side effects of the drugs indicated for the symptomatic treatment (anticonvulsants, antidepressants, analgesics, etc.) a loss of quality of life of the individual. Aspects of quality of life in a biomedical environment that often go unnoticed, and together with the lack of external impact of the disease, is misunderstood by the people around. In order to understand the perceptions and experiences of a person is used affects the life history, presenting the story of Javi, which in turn affects two aspects of person and health personnel, becomes a key informant.

Palavras-chave : Arnold-Chiari Malformation; Syringomyelia; Life Story; Rare Disease.