Guillain-Barré syndrome in three siblings less than 2 years old.

An unusual case of recurrent Guillain-Barré syndrome with normal cerebrospinal fluid protein levels: a case report

BACKGROUND Guillain-Barré syndrome is an acquired polyradiculo-neuropathy, often preceded by an antecedent event. It is a monophasic disease but a recurrence rate of 1-6 % is documented in a subset group of patients. Patients with Guillain-Barré syndrome show cerebrospinal fluid albuminocytologic dissociation. Normal cerebrospinal fluid protein levels during both initial and recurrent episodes ...

A Case Report of Guillain – Barre - Like Syndrome Associated With Olanzapine Hypersensitivity Reaction

 Introduction: Olanzapine (Zyprexa) has become one of the most commonly prescribed atypical antipsychotic drug in Iran, at least in part due to its low potential to cause extra-pyramidal side effects. Case: A 54-year-old man, who was a known case of schizophrenia from 10 years ago and within the recent years, was under periodic medical treatment by antipsychotic drugs. Conclusion: Neurologi...

Detection of Autoantibodies against Gangliosides in Guillain-Barré Syndrome

Residual health status after Guillain-Barré syndrome.

To study the extent to which patients experience residual problems in daily functioning several years after having Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) a survey of 123 patients who had had Guillain-Barré syndrome three to six years previously was performed, using the sickness impact profile (SIP) for measuring functional health status and a functional assessment scale (F score) for measuring physical ...

Anesthesia in Guillain-Barré pediatric patient after measles vaccination. Case report.

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Guillain-Barré syndrome following measles vaccination is uncommon. Diagnosis is often delayed, leading to increased morbidity. This report describes an advanced Guillain-Barré case and the special approaches required during anesthesia. CASE REPORT Male patient, four years old, with Guillain-Barré syndrome diagnosed at 1 year of age, submitted to gastrostomy under une...