Guillain-Barré syndrome triggered by influenza vaccination in a recipient of liver transplant on FK506

Liver Transpl. 2006 Oct;12(10):1537-9. doi: 10.1002/lt.20864.

Abstract

Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) has been rarely reported after liver transplantation and generally has good outcome. We report a liver transplant patient on FK506 (tacrolimus) who developed GBS 6 months after liver transplantation. There was no evidence of liver rejection or active infection. Despite treatment with intravenous immunoglobulin, the patient expired. GBS occurred despite downregulation of T cells by FK506, suggesting that humoral dysfunction might be the predominant mechanism of GBS in this report.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Fatal Outcome
  • Guillain-Barre Syndrome / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Immunosuppressive Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Influenza Vaccines / adverse effects*
  • Liver Transplantation*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Tacrolimus / therapeutic use*
  • Vaccination*

Substances

  • Immunosuppressive Agents
  • Influenza Vaccines
  • Tacrolimus