[Guillain-Barré syndrome simulating hernia of lumbar disc. Report of a case].
The case of a 52 years-old man, with typical findings of lumbar disc disease is reported. The radiological investigation was negative and albuminocytologic dissociation in cerebrospinal fluid was detected. The clinical course was similar to Guillain-Barré syndrome which was completely solved by treatment with steroids. Brief comments on clinical aspects of that syndrome are made.
D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D007405:Intervertebral Disc Displacement / Q000175:diagnosis*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010525:Peripheral Nerves / Q000503:physiopathology; D011129:Polyradiculoneuropathy / Q000134:cerebrospinal fluid / Q000175:diagnosis*; D013577:Syndrome
Síndrome de Guillain-Barré simulando hernia de disco lombar. Registro de um caso.