Spinal MRI Findings of Guillain-Barré Syndrome

Authors

  • Ozlem Alkan
  • Tulin Yildirim
  • Naime Tokmak
  • Meliha Tan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3941/jrcr.v3i3.153

Keywords:

Guillain-Barré syndrome, spinal MRI

Abstract

Guillain-Barré syndrome is a relatively common, acute, and rapidly progressive, inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy. The diagnosis is usually established on the basis of symptoms and signs, aided by cerebrospinal fluid findings and electrophysiologic criteria. Previously, radiologic examinations have been used only to rule out other spinal abnormalities. We report a case of systemic lupus erythematosus associated with Guillain-Barré syndrome with marked enhancement of nerve roots of the conus medullaris and cauda equina on MR imaging. These MR observations may help confirm the diagnosis of Guillain-Barré syndrome.

Author Biographies

Ozlem Alkan

Department of Radiology

Tulin Yildirim

Department of Radiology

Naime Tokmak

Department of Radiology

Meliha Tan

Department of Neurology
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Published

2009-03-01

Issue

Vol. 3 No. 3 (2009)

Section

Neuroradiology

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