Myositis ossificans complicating severe Guillain-Barré syndrome.
We report myositis ossificans occurring in a 13-year-old boy with severe and rapidly progressive Guillain-Barré syndrome. This complication should be considered when severe musculoskeletal pain is experienced by such patients. Disodium etidronate may be of benefit in this condition.
Hung
J C
JC
Department of Neurology, Royal Liverpool Children's Hospital, Alder Hey, UK.
Appleton
R E
RE
Abernethy
L
L
D000293:Adolescent; D002556:Cerebrospinal Fluid Proteins / Q000032:analysis; D012968:Etidronic Acid / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D016756:Immunoglobulins, Intravenous / Q000627:therapeutic use; D008297:Male; D009221:Myositis Ossificans / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D010146:Pain / Q000209:etiology; D011129:Polyradiculoneuropathy / Q000134:cerebrospinal fluid / Q000150:complications* / Q000628:therapy
D002556:Cerebrospinal Fluid Proteins; D016756:Immunoglobulins, Intravenous; D012968:Etidronic Acid