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#Morningreport @SinaiBmoreIMRes by K. Hasel
recently featured an elderly male with generalized weakness X 3 days
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#Morningreport @SinaiBmoreIMRes by K. Hasel
recently featured an elderly male with generalized weakness X 3 days
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DDX for gen. weakness that were generated included:
DDX for gen. weakness that were generated included:
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ROS + Loose stools + Lower abd. pain
The patient's course included the development of hypoxemia, bilateral lower ext. weakness and pain.
The weakness worsened to the point where the pt could only move the eyes and mouth.
ROS + Loose stools + Lower abd. pain
The patient's course included the development of hypoxemia, bilateral lower ext. weakness and pain.
The weakness worsened to the point where the pt could only move the eyes and mouth.
4/6Labs: showed WBC 12.81 and Pre-renal azotemia.
LP: β¬οΈProtein
Suspicion: GBS and IVIG initiated
EMG: Diffuse axonal & demyelinating neuropathy consistent with GBS.
Further CSF analysis: IgG + WNV
LP: β¬οΈProtein
Suspicion: GBS and IVIG initiated
EMG: Diffuse axonal & demyelinating neuropathy consistent with GBS.
Further CSF analysis: IgG + WNV
5/6 Teaching points about this must not miss DX: GBS:
6/6 Teaching points continued:
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