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J Brachial Plex Peripher Nerve Inj 2007; 02(01): e53-e55
DOI: 10.1186/1749-7221-2-9
Case report
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Facial diplegia with hyperreflexia-a mild Guillain-Barre Syndrome variant, to treat or not to treat?[*]

Nitin K Sethi
1   Department of Neurology, Saint Vincent’s Hospital and Medical Centers, New York, USA
,
Josh Torgovnick
1   Department of Neurology, Saint Vincent’s Hospital and Medical Centers, New York, USA
,
Edward Arsura
2   Department of Medicine, Saint Vincent’s Hospital and Medical Centers, New York, USA
,
Alissa Johnston
3   New York Medical College, New York, USA
,
Elizabeth Buescher
3   New York Medical College, New York, USA
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19 November 2006

10 April 2007

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17 September 2014 (online)

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Abstract

Guillain Barre Syndrome (GBS) is readily diagnosed when the presentation is that of ascending weakness and areflexia. Atypical presentations with preserved, and at times, brisk reflexes, can be a diagnostic dilemma. We describe a patient with GBS who presented with facial diplegia and hyperreflexia on examination and discuss management options.

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