Guillain Barré Syndrome – Classic, Variant or Mimic?

Abstract

Guillain Barré Syndrome (GBS) is a clinical entity that may prove to be difficult to diagnose in children. With the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is especially important to not just recognize the classic form, but the variants and mimics as well. Four cases are described, aiming to outline the differences in presentations and the importance of appropriate diagnosis.

Keywords

• paediatric education
• guillain barré syndrome
• cns leukaemia
• brainstem encephalitis