Lumbosacral acute demyelinating polyneuropathy following hepatitis B vaccination

Autoimmunity. 1999;30(3):143-6. doi: 10.3109/08916939908993848.

Abstract

We report a patient who presented with an acute inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy, that followed the second injection of a hepatitis B vaccination, and characterized by motor and sensory deficit restricted to lower limbs and perineum, and persistent bladder dysfunction. The relationship between the preceding event and neurological disease is discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Demyelinating Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Demyelinating Diseases / etiology
  • Electrophysiology
  • Female
  • Guillain-Barre Syndrome / diagnosis
  • Guillain-Barre Syndrome / etiology
  • Guillain-Barre Syndrome / pathology
  • Hepatitis B Vaccines / adverse effects*
  • Humans
  • Lumbosacral Region
  • Middle Aged
  • Polyneuropathies / diagnosis*
  • Polyneuropathies / etiology
  • Vaccination

Substances

  • Hepatitis B Vaccines