Guillain-Barré syndrome and myelodysplasia--a possible association

Leuk Lymphoma. 2003 Oct;44(10):1827-9. doi: 10.1080/1042819031000119253.

Abstract

We report on three cases of Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) occurring in patients with myelodysplasia, two with autoimmune manifestations. In two cases the myelodysplasia was diagnosed during the treatment of the GBS, while in the third case the myelodysplasia preceded its diagnosis. We discuss possible underlying mechanisms for the previously unreported finding.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Female
  • Guillain-Barre Syndrome / complications*
  • Guillain-Barre Syndrome / diagnosis
  • Guillain-Barre Syndrome / drug therapy
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Neural Tube Defects / complications*
  • Neural Tube Defects / diagnosis
  • Neural Tube Defects / drug therapy