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Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) - Coggle Diagram
Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS)
Structures
Lower motor neuron
Nerve root
Peripheral nerves
Cranial nerves
Description
demyelinating inflammation with symmertrical polyneuropathy
destruction of Schwan Cells that produce PNS myelin
Rapid onset irritation or inflammation of many nerves
Lose function distal to proximal so recovery happens proximal to distal
Variants
Acute inflammatory demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy
rapid progression
most common variant
Impairments
Dysarthria
Dysphagia
Diplopia
Facial nerve palsy
Bulbar nerve palsy
Sensory
tingling, pain, abnormal sensation
Cognitive
not affected
Motor
Flaccid paralysis
Facial weakness