| A rare case of Guillain-Barre syndrome with pregnancy. | |
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PMID: 17058576 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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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. |
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Authors:
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Jaya Vijayaraghavan; D Vasudevan; Nazira Sadique; K S Rajeswari; Monna Pondurangi; Jayshree |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of the Indian Medical Association Volume: 104 ISSN: 0019-5847 ISO Abbreviation: J Indian Med Assoc Publication Date: 2006 May |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2006-10-23 Completed Date: 2007-01-11 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7505608 Medline TA: J Indian Med Assoc Country: India |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 269-70 Citation Subset: IM |
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Adult Female Guillain-Barre Syndrome / diagnosis*, therapy Humans Immunoglobulin G / metabolism Immunoglobulins, Intravenous / therapeutic use Pregnancy Pregnancy Complications / diagnosis*, therapy |
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0/Immunoglobulin G; 0/Immunoglobulins, Intravenous |
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