Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome as the initial manifestation of Guillain-Barré syndrome: case report and review of the literature.
Autor(es): Rigamonti Andrea; Basso Francesco; Scaccabarozzi Chiara; Lauria Giuseppe
Resumo: We report a 63-year-old female patient with Guillain-Barré syndrome revealed after posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome. The onset was characterized by hypertension, headache, and cortical blindness, followed a few days later by progressive limb and facial paresis, dysautonomia, and respiratory failure. Treatment with plasmapheresis led to a rapid improvement of the clinical picture and the disappearance of magnetic resonance abnormalities. This report reviews the literature on this unusual association and discusses possible pathophysiological mechanisms.
Imprenta: Journal of the Peripheral Nervous System, v. 17, n. 3, p. 356-360, 2012
Identificador do objeto digital: 10.1111/j.1529-8027.2012.00416.x
Descritores: Guillain-Barre Syndrome - Pathogenesis
Data de publicação: 2012
