| Autor: |
Walaa A. Kamel, Ismail Ibrahim Ismail, Jasem Yousef Al-Hashel |
| Jazyk: |
angličtina |
| Rok vydání: |
2021 |
| Předmět: |
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| Zdroj: |
Dubai Medical Journal, Pp 42-46 (2021) |
| Druh dokumentu: |
article |
| ISSN: |
2571-726X |
| DOI: |
10.1159/000513382 |
| Popis: |
Objective: Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) is an acute immune-mediated polyradiculoneuropathy that is often related to a previous infectious exposure. GBS emerged as a potentially serious complication of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) since its declaration as a global pandemic. We report the first case from Kuwait, to the best of our knowledge. Clinical Presentation: A 72-year-old male presented with 3 weeks history of acute progressive and ascending lower limbs weakness. He developed these symptoms 3 weeks after testing positive to severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). Electrophysiological studies showed acute demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy and cerebrospinal fluid showed protein-cell dissociation. He was successfully treated with intravenous immunoglobulins (IVIGs). Conclusion: Neurologists should be aware of GBS as a potentially serious complication associated with COVID-19. Our patient had a favorable outcome with IVIG with no autonomic or respiratory affection. |
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