Prognostic factors in Guillain-Barre syndrome
Journal Title: Dicle Tıp Dergisi - Year 2014, Vol 41, Issue 4
Abstract
Objective: Guillain–Barre syndrome (GBS) is an immune-mediated disorder of peripheral nerves resulting as acute inflammatory demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy. GBS has a heterogeneous clinical course and laboratory findings. Acute onset and progressive course, and is usually associated with a good prognosis but some forms have a poor prognosis. Factors that can affect the prognosis of GBS have been investigated in several studies. Assessment of poor prognostic factors of GBS plays a vital role in the management and monitorization of patients. Methods: In this retrospective study of patients admitted to the acute phase of GBS removing clinical and laboratory profiles and was planned to investigate the prognostic factors. Results: Totally 23 patients (Female/male: 16/7) were recruited. Mean age was 47 (range: 17-70) years. Statistically significant poor prognostic factors were advanced age (p=0.042), erythrocyte sedimentation rate (p=0.027) and serum albumin level (p=0.007). Conclusion: Advanced age, increased ESR and decreased albumin levels were found as poor prognostic factors in GBS. Key words: Guillain-Barre syndrome, advanced age, sedimentation, albumin
Authors and Affiliations
Semra Mungan, Esra Eruyar, Işıl Güzel, Şule Bilen, Fikri Ak
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP100154
- DOI 10.5798/diclemedj.0921.2014.04.0496
- Views 113
- Downloads 0
A rare case of leiomyoma: Retroperitoneal leiomyoma
Primary retroperitoneal leiomyoma is a rare and unusual differential diagnosis in the gynecological practice. The pathogenesis of retroperitoneal leiomyoma remains obscure. A 49-year-old nulligravida woman admitted to ou...
The prevalence of Giardia intestinalis and Entamoeba histolytica/dispar in Van Regional Training and Research Hospital: A four-year monitoring
Objective: The aim of this retrospective study was to determine the frequency rates of Giardia and E.histolytica/ E.dispar and their distribution by years as well as age groups and gender distribution during a four-ye...
A Three years retrospective analysis of agents isolated from cerebrospinal fluid in a University Hospital
Objectives: In this study, we aimed to investigate the agents which were isolated from cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) samples in our hospital for three years, retrospectively. Materials and methods: The CSF samples, which...
Metastatik Kolon Kanseri Tedavisinde Bevacizumab Sonrası İnce Barsak Perforasyonu: Nadir Bir Olgu
Bevacizumab, vasküler endotelyal büyüme faktör molekülünü hedef alan bir monoklonal antikordur. Metastatik kolorektal kanserlerde klinik ajan olarak umut verici olduğu gösterilmiştir. Metastatik kolorektal kanser...
The squamous cell carcinoma case that received long-term COPD treatment
Primary tracheal tumors are rare, and composed of various benign and malignant pathologies. They often can simulate obstructive pulmonary diseases, such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and patient...