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https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/52401| Title: | Guillain-Barré syndrome |
| Authors: | Hallett, Kimberley |
| Keywords: | Guillain-Barre syndrome -- Case studies Guillain-Barre syndrome -- Patients |
| Issue Date: | 2020 |
| Publisher: | MMSA |
| Citation: | Hallett, K. (2020). Guillain-Barré syndrome. Minima Medica, 21-23. |
| Abstract: | Mr G.B. presented to casualty with bilateral weakness in distal lower limbs which was progressive. He had a history of gastrointestinal illness with severe diarrhoea. On examination he had decreased deep tendon reflexes (ankle jerk) and an unsteady gait. A lumbar puncture was done and the findings were unremarkable. An EMG was also done and confirmed Guillain-Barré Syndrome. He was treated with intravenous immunoglobulin and physiotherapy and he is currently still in hospital recovering well. |
| URI: | https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/52401 |
| Appears in Collections: | Minima Medica 2020 Minima Medica 2020 |
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