INTERESTING CASE OF AIDP FOLLOWING SNAKE BITE
Journal: University Journal of Medicine and Medical Specialities (Vol.2, No. 5)Publication Date: 2016-10-25
Authors : MANICKAVASAGAM J JANARTHANAM;
Page : 167-169
Keywords : :GBS Guillain barre syndrome; AIDP Acute inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy; ASV Anti snake venom;
Abstract
We report a case of 29yr old female patient who developed AIDP following snake bite. She developed difficulty in using both lower limbs immediately after snake bite. She was treated with one dose of ASV. Clinical examination revealed she had hypotonia, areflexia and weakness in both lower limbs with normal power of both upper limbs. CSF analysis showed albuminocytological dissociation. Nerve conduction study showed sensorimotor axonal polyneuropathy. MRI spine was normal. Pt was treated with 5 cycles of plasmapharesis. She underwent physical rehabilitation and improved over the course of time
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