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Published in: Child's Nervous System 11/2018

01-11-2018 | Original Paper

Guillain-Barré syndrome in children: subtypes and outcome

Authors: Zeynep Selen Karalok, Birce Dilge Taskin, Zeliha Brohi Yanginlar, Esra Gurkas, Alev Guven, Aydan Degerliyurt, Ece Unlu, Gulsen Kose

Published in: Child's Nervous System | Issue 11/2018

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Abstract

Objective

This study reviews the clinical features, subtypes, and outcomes of childhood Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS).

Methods

Fifty-four children who attended a tertiary care training and research hospital in Turkey were enrolled in the study.

Results

The mean age was 6.5 ± 4.2 years and 32 patients (59.5%) were male. The most common subtype of GBS was acute inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (AIDP), which was seen in 27 patients (50%). Having antecedent history, especially upper respiratory tract infection was significantly more common in AIDP (P = 0.028). Sensorial symptoms were significantly more frequent in axonal type GBS (P = 0.001). When we compare the demyelinating and axonal forms, all of the groups had favorable outcome.

Conclusion

The diagnosis of pediatric GBS can be delayed because of its variable presentation. Early admission to hospital and early treatment are important for decreasing the need for respiratory support and improving the outcome.
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Metadata
Title
Guillain-Barré syndrome in children: subtypes and outcome
Authors
Zeynep Selen Karalok
Birce Dilge Taskin
Zeliha Brohi Yanginlar
Esra Gurkas
Alev Guven
Aydan Degerliyurt
Ece Unlu
Gulsen Kose
Publication date
01-11-2018
Publisher
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in
Child's Nervous System / Issue 11/2018
Print ISSN: 0256-7040
Electronic ISSN: 1433-0350
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00381-018-3856-0

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