Autor(es): SMith W. R.; Wilson A. F.

Resumo: In two cases of Guillain-Barré syndrome (acute polyneuritis) as a complication of narcotic abuse, the onset of paralysis began approximately 4 and 12 hours after self-administration of opiates intravenously. Bulbar and respiratory paralysis developed in one patient and required prolonged ventilation therapy; the other patient had peripheral muscular and unilateral facial weakness, with notable pleocytosis was present in both.

Imprenta: JAMA, v. 231, n. 13, p. 1367-1368, 1975

Identificador do objeto digital: 10.1001/jama.1975.03240250037023

Descritores: Guillain-Barre Syndrome - Cell ; Guillain-Barre Syndrome - Pathogenesis ; Guillain-Barre Syndrome - Immunology

Data de publicação: 1975

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