• J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Apr 2022

    Case Reports

    Guillain-Barre Syndrome: A Rare Complication of Organophosphate Poisoning.

    • Shaheen Bibi, Shameem Kauser, and Irfan Ahsan.
    • Department of Nephrology, Liaquat National Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan.
    • J Coll Physicians Surg Pak. 2022 Apr 1; 32 (4): S52-S54.

    AbstractOrganophosphate poisoning is common following accidental or suicidal ingestion. Cases have been reported with different neurological consequences including acute cholinergic excess, intermediate syndrome (IMS), organophosphate-induced delayed neuropathy (OPIND), and organophosphate-induced chronic neuropsychiatric disorder (COPIND). Cases of Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS) have also been reported as a consequence of delayed toxic effects of organophosphate poisoning. Here, we report a case of a 17-year male with accidental organophosphate ingestion, who developed acute onset of neuropathy and subsequently was diagnosed as GBS. The patient was treated with plasmapheresis and recovered successfully. Key Words: Guillain-barre syndrome, Organophosphate poisoning, Plasmapheresis.

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