Guillain-Barré syndrome after brachial plexus trauma: case report

Arq Neuropsiquiatr. 2006 Dec;64(4):1039-40. doi: 10.1590/s0004-282x2006000600032.

Abstract

The Guilllain-Barré syndrome (GBS) is an acute predominantly demyelinating polyneuropathy. In many cases GBS is preceding by infection, immunization, surgery or trauma. Although there are a few reports of GBS after head trauma, there is no report of this syndrome after brachial plexus injury. We report on a 51 years-old man who presented GBS fifteen days after a brachial plexus trauma. The polineuropathy resolved completely in a few weeks. We believe that GBS was triggered by the trauma that evoked an immune mediated disorder producing inflammation and demyelination of the peripheral nerves.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Brachial Plexus / injuries*
  • Guillain-Barre Syndrome / drug therapy
  • Guillain-Barre Syndrome / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Immunoglobulins, Intravenous / therapeutic use
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Immunoglobulins, Intravenous