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ReviewNeurological sciences : official journal of the Italian Neurological Society and of the Italian Society of Clinical Neurophysiology2023

Co-occurrence of polyneuritis crainials and visual impairment: a case report and literature review.

Hui Li, Zhijun Li, Bo Huang, Na Tang, Shabei Xu, Wenhao Zhu

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  1. Postinfectious polyneuritis cranialis: A case report.The Journal of international medical research · 2026
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6 authors.

Hui LiDepartment of Neurology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, China.
Zhijun LiDepartment of Neurology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, China.
Bo HuangDepartment of Radiology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, China.
Na TangDepartment of Neurology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, China.
Shabei XuDepartment of Neurology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, China.
Wenhao ZhuDepartment of Neurology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, China. tianyalinghu@126.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-9446-791X

Funding

National Natural Science Foundation of China 81801146Natural Science Foundation of Hubei Province 2021CFB382
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundPolyneuritis cranialis (PNC) with the disease characteristics of Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) in addition to both ocular and bulbar weakness in the absence of limb paralysis or ataxia is defined as an unusual variant of GBS. As evidence of central nervous system (CNS) involvement, visual impairment is an unusual finding complicating with GBS spectrum disorders and has never been reported in patients with PNC.

methodsWe describe a very rare case who clinically presented with progressive multiple cranial nerve palsy and visual impairment. Furthermore, a literature search of concurrent GBS and optic neuritis (ON) as well as PNC attributed to GBS was conducted.

resultsA diagnosis of PNC was considered due to the typical clinical characteristics as well as the presence of cerebrospinal fluid cytoalbumin dissociation and serum antibodies against gangliosides. The clinical manifestations and the bilateral optic nerve involvement in brain magnetic resonance imaging further suggested possible optic neuritis (ON). The patient received treatment with intravenous immunoglobulin followed by short-term use of corticosteroids and finally achieved a full recovery. Thirty-two previously reported cases (17 women, mean age 40) of concurrent GBS and ON and 20 cases of PNC (5 women, mean age 40) were analyzed. We further provided a comprehensive discussion on the potential etiologies, clinical features, therapeutic strategies, and prognosis.

conclusionsThis rare case with the co-occurrence of PNC and visual impairment and the related literature review may help clinicians advance the understanding of GBS spectrum disorders and make appropriate diagnoses and treatment decisions for the rare variants and CNS complications of GBS.

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Guillain-Barre SyndromeNeuritisOptic NeuritisAdultFemaleGangliosidesHumansVision DisordersGangliosidesAnti-ganglioside antibodiesGuillain-Barré syndromeLiterature reviewOptic neuritisPolyneuritis cranialisWakerley classification

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PMID36585596
PMCPMC9803404

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