Guillain-Barré syndrome-like presentation in borderline leprosy with type-2 reaction

Vandana Mehta Rai; S. D. Shenoi; S. N. Rao

Guillain-Barré syndrome-like presentation in borderline leprosy with type-2 reaction

Vandana Mehta Rai, S. D. Shenoi, S. N. Rao

Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal

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Abstract

A 46-year-old man with borderline lepromatous leprosy with type-2 reaction being treated with multi-bacilliary-multiple drug therapy and steroids presented with an acute onset of flaccid quadriparesis. A nerve conduction study and CSF analysis were similar to that seen in Guillain Barre syndrome. Muscle weakness improved considerably with an increased dose of corticosteroid; after 6 months the patient recovered completely.

Original language	English
Article number	21
Journal	Dermatology Online Journal
Volume	12
Issue number	2
Publication status	Published - 01-12-2006

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Dermatology

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