Guillain-Barré syndrome revealing visceral leishmaniasis in an immunocompetent woman
Autor(es): Attarian S, Serratrice J, Mazodier C, Disdier P, Azulay J-P, Pouget J
Resumo: Visceral leishmaniasis is an endemic parasitic infection rarely observed in association with Guillain-Barré syndrome in immunocompetent patients. A 40-year-old immunocompetent woman was admitted to our unit with recent onset difficulty in walking. The neurological examination and electrophysiological study led to the diagnosis of Guillain-Barré syndrome. During hospitalization, she developed cytopenia involving all three lines revealing visceral leishmaniasis. A few cases of visceral leishmaniasis with neuropathy have been reported, mainly in tropical regions. Neuropathological manifestations of visceral leishmaniasis are probably underestimated. The question is whether Guillain-Barré syndrome and visceral leishmaniasis are causally related.
Imprenta: Revue Neurologique, v. 159, n. 11, p. 1046-1048, 2003
Descritores: Guillain-Barre Syndrome - Cell ; Guillain-Barre Syndrome - Pathogenesis ; Guillain-Barre Syndrome - Proteins ; Guillain-Barre Syndrome - Antibodies ; Guillain-Barre Syndrome - Immunology
Data de publicação: 2003
