Korean J Neuromuscul Disord.  2019 Jun;11(1):18-26. 10.0000/kjnd.2019.11.1.18.

Current Concept of Guillain-Barré Syndrome

• Lee SA
• Kim JE

• KMID: 2454265
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.0000/kjnd.2019.11.1.18

Abstract

Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) is nowadays consider as an umbrella term that has heterogenous presentation depend on their subtypes. GBS is clinical diagnosis and its diagnosis can be supported by laboratory findings from cerebral spinal fluid study, nerve conduction study, anti-ganglioside antibodies, spinal magnetic resonance imaging and nerve ultrasound. Understanding atypical subtypes and GBS mimicking diseases are crucial for correct diagnosis. Both proper medical care for respiratory and autonomic dysfunction and immunotherapy are essential to improve outcome of GBS. Here, we summarized the current concept on diagnosis, immunopathophysiology and treatment of GBS.

Keyword

Guillain-Barré syndrome; Diagnosis; Treatment

MeSH Terms

Antibodies
Diagnosis
Guillain-Barre Syndrome*
Immunotherapy
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Neural Conduction
Ultrasonography
Antibodies