Clinical deterioration in Bickerstaff's brainstem encephalitis caused by overlapping Guillain-Barré syndrome
Autor(es): Susuki Keiichiro,Johkura Ken,Yuki Nobuhiro,Kuroiwa Yoshiyuki
Resumo: A 37-year-old man developed an acute encephalitic condition after respiratory infection. His condition rapidly deteriorated, and he experienced ophthalmoplegia, tetraplegia, loss of brainstem reflexes and deep tendon reflexes, and deep coma. Electrophysiological evaluations indicated involvement of the peripheral nerve as well as the brainstem. Follow-up studies found acute progression of peripheral nerve damage. Serum anti-GQ1b IgG antibody was present. The initial condition was diagnosed as Bickerstaff's brainstem encephalitis, and subsequent overlapping of Guillain-Barré syndrome probably was responsible for the clinical deterioration. When unusual worsening is observed in clinically suspected encephalitis, neurologists must take into account the possibility of associated Guillain-Barré syndrome and related disorders.
Palavras-Chave: Bickerstaff's brainstem encephalitis; Guillain-Barré syndrome; Electrophysiological study; Anti-ganglioside antibody; GQ1b
Imprenta: Journal of the Neurological Sciences, v. 211, n. 1-2, p. 89-92, 2003
Identificador do objeto digital: 10.1016/S0022-510X(03)00058-3
Descritores: Guillain-Barre Syndrome - Biosynthesis ; Guillain-Barre Syndrome - Pathogenesis ; Guillain-Barre Syndrome - Proteins ; Guillain-Barre Syndrome - Antibodies ; Guillain-Barre Syndrome - Immunology ; Guillain-Barre Syndrome - Public health
Data de publicação: 2003
