A rare case of Guillain-Barre syndrome with pregnancy.
Guillain-Barre syndrome is a rare neuorological disorder affecting 6-24/ 1,00,000 population during pregnancy. The case involved a 29-year-old woman conceived after 14 years of marriage presenting with 16 weeks pregnancy and clinical symptoms of Guillain-Barre syndrome. It was confirmed by nerve conduction test and patient was started on intravenous immunoglobulin. She had a rapid recovery following therapy and subsequent follow-up 3 months later showed complete recovery and healthy ongoing pregnancy. Various diagnostic and treatment options are discussed.
Vijayaraghavan
Jaya
J
Vasudevan
D
D
Sadique
Nazira
N
Rajeswari
K S
KS
Pondurangi
Monna
M
Jayshree
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D020275:Guillain-Barre Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D007074:Immunoglobulin G / Q000378:metabolism; D016756:Immunoglobulins, Intravenous / Q000627:therapeutic use; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy
D007074:Immunoglobulin G; D016756:Immunoglobulins, Intravenous