A Case of Guillain-Barre Syndrome Associated with Diabetic Ketoacidosis.
- Author:
Ki Jong PARK
1
;
Jong Ryeal HAHM
;
Lina LEE
;
Im Suk SUNG
;
Nack Cheon CHOI
;
Oh Young KWON
;
Byeong Hoon LIM
Author Information
1. Department of Neurology, Gyeongsang National University College of Medicine, Korea. pkjong@gshp.gsnu.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Guillain-Barre syndrome;
Diabetic ketoacidosis
- MeSH:
Acidosis;
Adult;
Axons;
Cerebrospinal Fluid;
Deglutition Disorders;
Diabetic Ketoacidosis*;
Guillain-Barre Syndrome*;
Humans;
Hyperglycemia;
Immunoglobulins;
Ketone Bodies;
Ketosis;
Neural Conduction;
Quadriplegia
- From:Journal of the Korean Neurological Association
2002;20(5):558-560
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
A 30-year-old man was admitted due to decreased mentality. He was diagnosed as a diabetic ketoacidosis by hyperglycemia, metabolic acidosis, and positive urinary ketone bodies. Two weeks later, despite the improved state of ketoacidosis, he complained of dysphagia, quadriparesis, and respiratory difficulty. Cerebrospinal fluid analysis showed albumino-cytologic dissociation. Nerve conduction study revealed axonal motor neuropathy. His neurological deficit was rapidly improved by intravenous immunoglobulin. We report a case of Guillain-Barre syndrome just after a ketoacidosis.
