A rare case of Guillain-Barre syndrome with pregnancy

J Indian Med Assoc. 2006 May;104(5):269-70.

Abstract

Guillain-Barre syndrome is a rare neuorological disorder affecting 6-24/ 1,00,000 population during pregnancy. The case involved a 29-year-old woman conceived after 14 years of marriage presenting with 16 weeks pregnancy and clinical symptoms of Guillain-Barre syndrome. It was confirmed by nerve conduction test and patient was started on intravenous immunoglobulin. She had a rapid recovery following therapy and subsequent follow-up 3 months later showed complete recovery and healthy ongoing pregnancy. Various diagnostic and treatment options are discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Guillain-Barre Syndrome / diagnosis*
  • Guillain-Barre Syndrome / therapy
  • Humans
  • Immunoglobulin G / metabolism
  • Immunoglobulins, Intravenous / therapeutic use
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Complications / diagnosis*
  • Pregnancy Complications / therapy

Substances

  • Immunoglobulin G
  • Immunoglobulins, Intravenous