Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome associated with IVIG in a patient with Guillain-Barré syndrome

Pediatr Neurol. 2008 Aug;39(2):123-5. doi: 10.1016/j.pediatrneurol.2008.04.005.

Abstract

A 14-year-old girl with Guillain-Barré syndrome manifested headaches during the administration of intravenous immunoglobulin. Magnetic resonance imaging revealed posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome. Several reports described posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome associated with intravenous immunoglobulin, but only in adults. We suggest that this syndrome should be considered in children as a neurologic complication.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Brain Diseases / drug therapy*
  • Brain Diseases / etiology
  • Brain Diseases / pathology
  • Female
  • Guillain-Barre Syndrome / complications
  • Guillain-Barre Syndrome / drug therapy
  • Humans
  • Immunoglobulins, Intravenous / therapeutic use*
  • Immunologic Factors / therapeutic use*
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods

Substances

  • Immunoglobulins, Intravenous
  • Immunologic Factors