Systemic lupus erythematous with recurrent Guillain-Barré-like syndrome treated with intravenous immunoglobulins
Autor(es): Lewis M,Gibson T
Resumo: We report on an unusual case of a young African male with systemic lupus erythematosus who developed an acute, severe Guillain-Barré-like peripheral neuropathy associated with ascites. The illness appeared to respond dramatically to a short course of intravenous immunoglobulins. Eight months later he had recurrence of identical features. He required respiratory support. On this occasion there was no response to intravenous immunoglobulins or other measures and he died of sepsis after a protracted period of paralysis.
Palavras-Chave: Acute peripheral neuropathy; Ascites; Intravenous immunoglobulins; Tetraplegia
Imprenta: Lupus, v. 12, n. 11, p. 857-859, 2003
Identificador do objeto digital: 10.1191/0961203303lu464cr
Descritores: Guillain-Barre Syndrome - Pathogenesis ; Guillain-Barre Syndrome - Proteins ; Guillain-Barre Syndrome - Antibodies
Data de publicação: 2003
