International Clinical Neuroscience Journal

Vol. 2 No. 1 (2015)

A case of Guillain-Barre syndrome presented with bilateral pseudo-internuclear ophthalmoplegia

International Clinical Neuroscience Journal, Vol. 2 No. 1 (2015), 3 March 2015 , Page 33-35
https://doi.org/10.22037/icnj.v2i1.8198

Abstract

Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS) or acute idiopathic polyradiculoneuritis is an acquired immune-mediated inflammatory and mainly demyelinating disorder of the peripheral nervous system. Cranial nerves are affected in over 50% of all cases, with the facial nerves being affected the most. It uncommonly presents as atypical forms such as brachial pharyngeal variant, miller fisher and other restricted forms. Herein, we reported a 44 year old male with GBS who presented with diplopia and bilateral pseudo- internuclear ophthalmoplegia. Initially, the patient was confused as a case of multiple sclerosis but finally diagnosis of GBS was made. Although internuclear ophthalmoplegia is a typical feature of multiple sclerosis, it may be seen as a rare manifestation of GBS as well.

Keywords:
  • Guillain-Barre Syndrome
  • Internuclear Ophthalmoplegia
  • Multiple Sclerosis

How to Cite

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Izadi S, Sabzgolin I. A case of Guillain-Barre syndrome presented with bilateral pseudo-internuclear ophthalmoplegia. Int Clin Neurosci J [Internet]. 2015 Feb. 26 [cited 2026 Jul. 25];2(1):33-5. Available from: https://journals.sbmu.ac.ir/neuroscience/article/view/8198

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