Wagle Laxman, Reyes Alexander, Regmi Rashmita, Regmi Dhiraj R, Thapa Anish
Internal Medicine, Ascension Saint Agnes Hospital, Baltimore, USA.
Nursing, Karnali Academy of Health Science, Jumla, NPL.
Cureus. 2024 May 9;16(5):e60013. doi: 10.7759/cureus.60013. eCollection 2024 May.
We herein report a case of an unusual variant of Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) where the patient presented with multiple bilateral cranial nerve palsies involving nerves V, VII, IX, and X, leading to difficulties with eye closure, eyebrow-raising, chewing, swallowing, and speech. Sensation and motor examination were normal. Bilateral knee reflexes were absent. Lumbar puncture showed cerebrospinal fluid albuminoid-cytologic dissociation. Prompt initiation of plasmapheresis therapy facilitated a successful recovery. This case report underscores the significance of early identification and tailored intervention for atypical GBS presentations, highlighting the potential for improved patient outcomes through targeted management strategies.
我们在此报告一例吉兰-巴雷综合征(GBS)的不寻常变异型病例,该患者出现双侧多组颅神经麻痹,累及第V、VII、IX和X对颅神经,导致闭眼、抬眉、咀嚼、吞咽及言语困难。感觉和运动检查正常。双侧膝反射消失。腰椎穿刺显示脑脊液蛋白细胞分离。及时开始血浆置换治疗促进了成功康复。本病例报告强调了早期识别和针对非典型GBS表现进行个性化干预的重要性,突出了通过针对性管理策略改善患者预后的潜力。