Guillain-Barré syndrome.

Autor(es): England J. D.


Resumo: Guillain-Barré syndrome is an acute inflammatory demyelinative neuropathy usually presenting as a symmetric areflexic paralysis. An immunologic pathogenesis is likely. Early diagnosis is important since good supportive care and plasmapheresis can decrease morbidity and hasten recovery.


Imprenta: Annual Review of Medicine., v. 41, p. 1-6, 1990


Identificador do objeto digital: 10.1146/annurev.me.41.020190.000245


Descritores: Guillain-Barre Syndrome - Epidemiology


Data de publicação: 1990