Diagnosing Gullian Barre Syndrome in the Post-partum Period: A Case Report

Abstract

Guillain–Barré syndrome (GBS) presents as an acute inflammatory polyradiculoneuropathy with diminished reflexes and resultant weakness. Most patients complain of paresthesias, numbness, or similar sensory changes. Paresthesia begins in the toes and fingertips, progressing upwards, but generally does not extend beyond the wrists or ankles. GBS is a rare condition in pregnancy with an incidence of 1.2 and 1.9 cases per 100,000 annually, and carries a high maternal risk. Usually, GBS occurs within a few days or weeks after the patient has had a respiratory or gastrointestinal viral infection. We report a unique case of GBS complicating pregnancy in the post-partum period. The patient recovered well with supportive measures and intravenous immunoglobulin.

Keywords

• guillain–barré syndrome
• post-partum