Acute Sensory Neuropathy and Progressive Dysphagia with Anti-GQ1b Antibody Positive: A Case Report
Journal Title: Biomedical Journal of Scientific & Technical Research (BJSTR) - Year 2019, Vol 13, Issue 1
Abstract
Anti-GQ1b ganglioside antibody is associated with ophthalmoplegia, ataxia, and areflexia, resulting in the development of Miller Fisher Syndrome (MFS), Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) with ophthalmoplegia and Bickerstaff brainstem encephalitis. We presented the case of a 43-year-old male with numbness of all extremities, progressive dysphagia and dysarthria. He had a history of flu-like symptoms before his numbness. Physical examination found decreased in pinprick sensation, limb ataxia, hyporeflexia and decreased response of gag reflex. The results of the MRI brain and cervical spine were found normal. The biochemical examination of cerebrospinal fluid was found normal. He was treated with Intravenous Immunoglobulin (IVIG) for five days. He has recovered completely and could return to work within four weeks. The result of his serum anti-GQ1b antibody was reported positive. Although clinical symptoms do not match the criteria diagnosis of MFS or GBS, however the evaluation of specific antibodies help in the diagnostics and thus early effective treatment is possible.Anti-GQ1b antibody is associated with ophthalmoplegia, ataxia, and areflexia, resulting in the development of Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) with ophthalmoplegia, Miller Fisher Syndrome (MFS), and Bickerstaff brainstem encephalitis which are collectively called “Anti-GQ1b Antibody Syndrome” [1-3].A 43-year-old male presented with a ten-day history of flu-like symptoms. Five days after the onset of flu-like symptoms, he developed numbness in distal part of all extremities. Two days after this, he developed loss of balance. No impairment of consciousness, diplopia, dysphonia, dysphagia and motor weakness. On admission, the vital signs were found normal. The results from the pinprick test showed decreased of sensation in both sides, worse on the distal parts. Distal deep tendon reflexes were decreased. Limb strength with Grade V on the Medical Research Council scale and plantar responses were bilaterally flexor. Cerebellar tests were shown ataxic limbs. Routine blood tests including complete blood count, renal function test, glucose, electrolytes, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus were found normal. The radiological examination including cranial and cervical spine Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scans were found normal. Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) studies including cell count, biochemical and cytology were found normal; the CSF was clear colorless, with normal opening pressure. Electroneuro physiological examination was undergoing appointments. The most likely differential diagnosis was overlapping between GBS and MFS.During his admission in ward, major changes in his symptoms occurred other than the limb numbness and impaired balance becoming progressive. He experienced dysarthria, difficulty swallowing saliva and difficulty breathing when lying on his back. Neurological examination in the state of progressive condition at that time found that he had a weakness in the bilateral facial muscles without ophthalmoplegia. The gag reflex was decreased bilaterally. Intravenous Immunoglobulin (IVIG) therapy (0.4g/kg/day for five days) was started for the treatment of clinical suspected of GBS. After the treatment, the facial movements improved, dysphagia slowly resolved, and limb numbness disappeared. The deep tendon reflexes were present but still hypoactive in the lower limbs. Two weeks later, an elevated titer of IgM anti-GQ1B was reported. Four weeks after the onset of his symptoms, he had no complaints and the results from his neurologic examination were found normal.
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Sarawut Suksuphew, Chantira Chiaranai
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- EP ID EP594383
- DOI 10.26717/BJSTR.2019.13.002334
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