Title
Syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone as the initial presentation in guillain-barré syndrome
Publication Date
2018
Journal Title
Braz J Anesthesiol
Abstract
© 2018 The Author(s). Background: Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) is an autoimmune disease damaging the peripheral nervous system. It commonly presents as rapidly progressing bilateral symmetrical motor weakness. There has been known association of syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH) in patients with GBS though it is rare. Case Presentation: We report a patient with rare clinical presentation of SIADH before the onset of motor deficits in GBS. Conclusions: SIADH as an initial finding in patients with GBS is very rare. This case report emphasizes the importance of early detection of SIADH in GBS to avoid delay in treatment.
Volume Number
7
Issue Number
3
Pages
207 - 209
Document Type
Article
Status
Faculty; Northwell Researcher; Northwell Resident
Facility
School of Medicine; Northwell Health
Primary Department
Nephrology
PMID
DOI
10.15171/jnp.2018.42