Successful outcome of pregnancy in a case of Guillain Barre syndrome-report of a rare case and review of literature

Guillain Barre syndrome (GBS) is a rare autoimmune neurological disorder that has been reported to carry high maternal risk and mortality of >10% if occurred during pregnancy. It characterized by acute onset symmetrical ascending paralysis with or without respiratory depression autonomic dysfunction secondary gastrointestinal infection. This case report 30 years old multigravida who presented at 19 weeks period gestation sudden back pain bilateral lower limb weakness progressed involve upper limbs insufficiency. Based on clinical presentation relevant investigations like serum electrolyte, arterial blood gas analysis nerve conduction studies, provisional diagnosis GBS was made. In collaboration the physician, she managed ventilator support for 12 days, intravenous immunoglobulin supportive therapy. followed complete rapid recovery as extubated 12th day discharged 16. Patient strict fetal surveillance. She successfully delivered healthy boy 38 caesarean section done in view meconium-stained liquor grade 3 early labour LSCS.