J Korean Neurol Assoc.  1994 Dec;12(4):776-780.

ITP Associated with Guillain-Barre Syndrome

Affiliations
  • 1Department of Neurology, Keimyung University School of Medicine, Korea.
  • 2Department of Neurology, Taegu Catholic University School of Medicine, Korea.

Abstract

Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) is a disorder caused by the interaction of IgG and other antibodies with the antigen on platelet surface. ITP associated with Guillain-Barre syndrome has been reported rarely to occur in the same patient simultaneously. We presented a young male patient who had acute ITP and Guillain-Barre syndrome at the same time. This case was interesting because IgG might play a prominent role in the development of ITP and Guillain-Barre syndrome. It has been suggested that humoral immune mechanism play a role in the development of Guillain-Barre syndrome.


MeSH Terms

Antibodies
Blood Platelets
Guillain-Barre Syndrome*
Humans
Immunoglobulin G
Male
Purpura, Thrombocytopenic, Idiopathic
Antibodies
Immunoglobulin G
Full Text Links
  • JKNA
Actions
Cited
CITED
export Copy
Close
Share
  • Twitter
  • Facebook
Similar articles
Copyright © 2024 by Korean Association of Medical Journal Editors. All rights reserved.     E-mail: koreamed@kamje.or.kr