Hypertension associated with the Guillain-Barré syndrome.
Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) is frequently complicated by hypertension, which has been ascribed to sympathetic nervous system hyperactivity. We report the case of a child with GBS and hypertension that appeared to be related to increased renin-angiotensin activity. Urinary catecholamine excretion was normal. Propranolol therapy successfully controlled the hypertension. Evaluation of the renin-angiotensin system and catecholamine excretion is indicated in patients with GBS and hypertension.
D002395:Catecholamines / Q000378:metabolism; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D011129:Polyradiculoneuropathy / Q000150:complications*; D011433:Propranolol / Q000627:therapeutic use; D012083:Renin / Q000097:blood
D002395:Catecholamines; D011433:Propranolol; D012083:Renin