| An unusual cause of fulminant Guillain-Barré syndrome: angel's trumpet. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 20933184 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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A 5-year-old previously healthy boy presented with typical findings of Guillain-Barré syndrome and unilateral tonic pupil. He was placed on mechanical ventilation for 35 days for respiratory failure. Plasmapheresis and two courses of intravenous immunoglobulin therapy were given to the patient, and he experienced stepwise recovery from his illness. This case of acute motor axonal neuropathy type Guillain-Barré syndrome is novel in that the cause was established as ingestion of a toxic solanaceous plant, angel's trumpet (Brugmansia suaveolens; syn. Datura suaveolens). Understanding the signs and symptoms of angel's trumpet toxicity can allow for early diagnosis and proper case management. |
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Authors:
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Esra Sevketoglu; Burak Tatlı; Betul Tuğcu; Yasar Demirelli; Sami Hatipoglu |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Pediatric neurology Volume: 43 ISSN: 1873-5150 ISO Abbreviation: Pediatr. Neurol. Publication Date: 2010 Nov |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-10-11 Completed Date: 2011-02-10 Revised Date: 2011-08-19 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8508183 Medline TA: Pediatr Neurol Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 368-70 Citation Subset: IM |
Copyright Information:
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Copyright © 2010 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. |
Affiliation:
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Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Bakirkoy Dr. Sadi Konuk Research and Training Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey. caglaes@yahoo.com |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Cauda Equina
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pathology Child, Preschool Datura stramonium / toxicity* Guillain-Barre Syndrome / etiology*, pathology Humans Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods Male Plant Poisoning / complications* |
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Comment In:
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Pediatr Neurol. 2011 Jul;45(1):63; author reply 63-4
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