Status epilepticus secondary to hypertensive encephalopathy as the presenting manifestation of Guillain-Barré syndrome
Autor(es): Abend Nicholas S,Bonnemann Carsten G,Licht Daniel J
Resumo: Malignant hypertension due to autonomic dysfunction is a known complication of Guillain-Barré syndrome. We describe a child who presented with status epilepticus secondary to hypertensive encephalopathy who, in recovery, was found to be areflexic. Nerve conduction studies confirmed the clinical diagnosis of Guillain-Barré syndrome. She was treated with antihypertensive and antiseizure medications and intravenous immune globulin with complete resolution of her autonomic symptoms and improvement in her weakness. Guillain-Barré syndrome may result in hypertensive encephalopathy that can manifest as status epilepticus before the onset of motor symptoms.
Imprenta: Pediatric Emergency Care, v. 23, n. 9, p. 659-661, 2007
Identificador do objeto digital: 10.1097/PEC.0b013e31814b2ddd
Descritores: Guillain-Barre Syndrome - Proteins
Data de publicação: 2007
