Horner's syndrome associated with Guillain-Barré syndrome
Autor(es): El Hajjaji M, Deflorenne C, Dachy B
Resumo: Autonomic dysfunctions are classically described during the acute phase of Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS). This involvement concerns visceral afferent, parasympathetic and/or sympathetic efferent fibers and is closely related to sudden deaths in the acute phase of the disease. We report a case of a patient suffering from a GBS associated with a transient Horner syndrome without extraocular muscle involvement. Pharmacological tests of the pupils pointed to an orthosympathetic pre-ganglionic disturbance. Neither clinical nor electrophysiological parameter suggested a broader involvement of the autonomic nervous system.
Imprenta: Revue Neurologique, v. 159, n. 8-9, p. 799-800, 2003
Identificador do objeto digital: RN-09-2003-159-8-9-0035-3787-101019-ART12
Descritores: Guillain-Barre Syndrome - Cell ; Guillain-Barre Syndrome - Cytopathology ; Guillain-Barre Syndrome - Pathogenesis ; Guillain-Barre Syndrome - Clinical examination
Data de publicação: 2003
