Acute axonal polyneuropathy following honey-bee sting: a case report.
Autor(es): Saini Arushi Gahlot,Sankhyan Naveen,Suthar Renu,Singhi Pratibha
Resumo: Hymenoptera stings lead to a myriad of neurologic manifestations by the mechanism of immediate or delayed hypersensitivity reactions. The more common form of polyneuropathy associated with these stings is the acute inflammatory demyelinating type. We describe a 6-year-old girl, who developed progressive, symmetrical, ascending weakness within 3 days after a bee sting. Serial nerve conduction studies confirmed acute, motor-predominant axonal polyneuropathy. Use of intravenous immunoglobulin induced halt of progression, prompt stabilization and a gradual recovery. This case highlights that even a single honey-bee sting can result in acute-onset axonal variety of polyneuropathy in children.
Palavras-Chave: AMAN, Guillain-Barrè syndrome, envenomation, hymenoptera, toxic neuropathy
Imprenta: Journal of Child Neurology, v. 29, n. 5, p. 674-6, 2014
Identificador do objeto digital: 10.1177/0883073813517262
Descritores: Guillain-Barre Syndrome - Pathogenesis ; Guillain-Barre Syndrome - Proteins
Data de publicação: 2014
