Guillain-Barré Syndrome in Preschool Children

A Rare Condition in Early Childhood

Authors

  • Maria Eduarda Reis Souza Hospital Universitário de Sergipe
  • Rodrigo Santos de Araujo
  • Roberto Cesar Pereira do Prado

Keywords:

Síndrome de Guillain-Barré; Pediatria; Fraqueza muscular

Abstract

We report the case of a previously healthy 2-year-and-6-month-old child who developed flaccid tetraparesis and acute respiratory failure following an upper respiratory tract infection. The diagnosis of Guillain-Barré Syndrome was established based on the typical clinical presentation, albuminocytological dissociation in the cerebrospinal fluid, and a favorable response to intravenous immunoglobulin therapy. The patient showed progressive improvement, with successful ventilatory weaning three weeks after treatment initiation. This case highlights the importance of early recognition and intensive management in severe presentations during early childhood.

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Published

2025-12-18

How to Cite

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Reis Souza ME, Rodrigo Santos de Araujo, Roberto Cesar Pereira do Prado. Guillain-Barré Syndrome in Preschool Children: A Rare Condition in Early Childhood. Revipi [Internet]. 2025 Dec. 18 [cited 2026 Sep. 18];13(1). Available from: https://periodicos.ufs.br/revipi/article/view/23627