Systemic lupus erythematosus presenting as Guillain-Barré syndrome
- 11 February 2021
- journal article
- research article
- Published by BMJ in Practical Neurology
- Vol. 21 (3), 237-240
- https://doi.org/10.1136/practneurol-2020-002849
Abstract
A 37-year-old woman developed progressive symmetrical weakness with areflexia, consistent with Guillain-Barré syndrome. After initially briefly responding to intravenous immunoglobulin, her weakness progressed markedly. Further investigation identified a new diagnosis of systemic lupus erythematosus with lupus nephritis. Following additional plasma exchange and corticosteroids, the lupus activity remitted and she made a complete neurological recovery.Keywords
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