[Relapsing polyneuropathy in the post-partum period]

Rev Neurol (Paris). 2000 Nov;156(11):1023-4.
[Article in French]

Abstract

A patient had five relapses of polyneuropathy: four developed during post-partum. The rapid onset of symptoms with subsequent complete recovery are in favor of a recurrent Guillain-Barré syndrome rather than a chronic relapsing inflammatory polyneuropathy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents / therapeutic use
  • Chronic Disease
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Guillain-Barre Syndrome / diagnosis
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Polyneuropathies / diagnosis*
  • Polyneuropathies / drug therapy
  • Postpartum Period*
  • Prednisone / therapeutic use
  • Recurrence

Substances

  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents
  • Prednisone