A case of Guillain Barre Syndrome showing pupillary paralysis.
- Author:
Seong Hye CHOI
1
;
Jong Moo PARK
;
Kwang Woo LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Neurology, Seoul National University College of Medicine.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Guillain-barre syndrome;
Pilocarpine;
Pupil
- MeSH:
Constriction;
Cranial Nerves;
Follow-Up Studies;
Guillain-Barre Syndrome*;
Humans;
Male;
Middle Aged;
Paresis;
Pilocarpine;
Pupil;
Pupil Disorders*;
Quadriplegia
- From:Journal of the Korean Neurological Association
1998;16(3):413-415
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
It has been reported that pupillary paralysis is rare findings in typical Guillain-Barre syndrome(GBS). We experienced a 56-year-old male with fulminant GBS who pupillary paralysis. He showed quadriplegia, total paresis of motor cranial nerves including bilateral ptosis and complete opthalmoplegia. Pupils were dilated up to 8mm and fixed. After a one year follow up, his pupil slowly constricted to light. The instillation of 0.1% pilocarpin caused both pupillary constriction. These results pointed to postganglionic involvement of pupillary parasympathetic nerves.
