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Guillain-Barre Syndrome - Summary

Acute AIDP that presents with rapidly progressive flaccid weakness

Epidemiology:
 • 1-2 cases/100,000 per
Guillain-Barre Syndrome ... than females Guillain-Barre ... Manifestations: • Fairly symmetric ... axonal form • MRI ... management #treatment #neurology
Asymmetric Umbilicus Reflex on Physical Exam

An asymmetric umbilicus reflex in a patient with scoliosis warrants an
Asymmetric Umbilicus ... Physical Exam An asymmetric ... scoliosis warrants an MRI ... umbilical #clinical #video ... #neurology #PhysicalExam
Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS)
Acute autoimmune demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy that presents with rapidly progressive flaccid weakness
Epidemiology:
 • Incidence: 1
Guillain-Barré Syndrome ... progressive, fairly symmetric ... - Spinal MRI may ... SinaiBmoreIMRes #GBS #Guillain ... diagnosis #management #neurology
Weakness - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Approach To Weakness:
 • Non-neuromuscular disorder (Cardiac, pulmonary etc)
 • CNS ->
disorder (Cardiac, pulmonary ... Nervous System: • Symmetric ... Common pattern: Symmetric ... EMG) studies • MRI ... Differential #Diagnosis #neurology
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
progressing GN • New pulmonary ... vascular bruits, asymmetric ... affects the skin, neurologic ... cognitive impairment, neurologic ... oligoclonal bands • MRI