Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS) associated with COVID-19 infection that resolved without treatment in a child

BMJ Case Rep. 2022 Mar 10;15(3):e245455. doi: 10.1136/bcr-2021-245455.

Abstract

A 9-year-old boy presented with unbalanced gait, back pain and lower limb weakness. His physical examination revealed almost absent lower limbs reflexes and cerebro-spinal fluid (CSF) showed albuminocytologic dissociation. The brain and spine MRI with contrast illustrated abnormal enhancement-suggestive of Guillain-Barré syndrome.The case had limited distribution and it did not progress beyond the presenting clinical involvements. They did not need immunotherapy, self-recovered, managed conservatively using painkillers and gabapentin along with physiotherapy-with a wait and see approach. The child is now almost back to normal after 8-12 weeks.

Keywords: COVID-19; immunological products and vaccines; neurology (drugs and medicines); paediatrics (drugs and medicines).

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • COVID-19*
  • Child
  • Guillain-Barre Syndrome* / diagnosis
  • Guillain-Barre Syndrome* / drug therapy
  • Humans
  • Immunotherapy
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Male
  • SARS-CoV-2