Abstract
We present an uncommon case of a 38-year-old man presented with bilateral subacute
weakness of intrinsic hand muscles, manifesting as bilateral claw-hand, without sensory
deficits and absent tendon reflexes in upper arms. Nerve conduction studies showed
findings consistent with demyelinating GBS. During the fourth day of hospitalization
the patient presented symmetrical distal leg weakness and was treated with intravenous
immunoglobulin.
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Publication history
Published online: August 07, 2013
Accepted:
July 8,
2013
Received in revised form:
July 7,
2013
Received:
June 29,
2013
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