J Korean Neurol Assoc.  2006 Aug;24(4):385-388.

An Unusual Case of Pure Motor Variant of Guillain-Barre Syndrome Initially Presenting with Hemiparesis

• Jo YS
• Na SJ

Abstract

The pure motor variant of Guillain-Barre syndrome (PMGBS) has features of rapidly progressive, symmetric limb paralysis and areflexia, and lacks any sensory symptoms or signs. The PMGBS initially presenting with hemiparesis is very rare. We report a 59 year-old-male who presented with left-sided weakness 1 day prior to admission, and with right-sided weakness about 2 days following admission. In our case, clinical features and electrophysiological tests were consistent with an atypical PMGBS.

Keyword

Atypical pure motor variant; Guillain-Barre syndrome

MeSH Terms

Extremities
Guillain-Barre Syndrome*
Paralysis
Paresis*