Clinical course of spontaneous spinal epidural haematoma mimicking Guillain-Barré syndrome in a child: a case report and literature review
Autor(es): Cakir Ertugrul,Karaarslan Gökalp,Usul Haydar,Baykal Süleyman,Kuzeyli Kayhan,Mungan Ilke,Yazar Ugur,Peksoylu Bekircan,Aynaci Müjgan,Cakir Feraye
Resumo: We describe a 9-year-old female with thoracic epidural haematoma. The clinical course simulated Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) so intravenous immunoglobulin therapy was started at the paediatric clinic. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) 3 days after admission showed thoracic epidural haematoma between T2 and T8. An emergency laminectomy was performed and the patient's neurological symptoms began to improve immediately after surgery and she made a full recovery during the 2 weeks of follow-up. Time is a very important factor in achieving reversibility of symptoms of compressive cord lesions, such as spinal epidural haematoma, and MRI is mandatory for patients with progressive paraplegia, even though the signs and symptoms might suggest GBS.
Imprenta: Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology, v. 46, n. 12, p. 838-842, 2004
Identificador do objeto digital: 10.1111/j.1469-8749.2004.tb00450.x
Descritores: Guillain-Barre Syndrome - Cytopathology ; Guillain-Barre Syndrome - Pathogenesis
Data de publicação: 2004
