Guillain-Barré syndrome. Review and presentation of a case with pedal manifestations.
Guillan-Barré syndrome is an acute, symmetrical polyneuropathy with distinctive features. The early clinical course involves painful paresthesia that is usually followed by proximal motor weakness. Albuminocytologic dissociation in the cerebrospinal fluid is considered diagnostically important. Therapy ranges from supportive measures including physical therapy to surgical intervention for residual deformities. A case with pedal manifestations is presented.
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D003025:Clubfoot / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000534:rehabilitation; D005260:Female; D005531:Foot Deformities, Acquired / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000534:rehabilitation; D006801:Humans; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities; D011129:Polyradiculoneuropathy / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000534:rehabilitation; D016896:Treatment Outcome