Guillain Barre syndrome (GBS): complications
Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .
Guillain Barre syndrome (GBS): complications. Posterior reversible leukoencephalopathy syndrome (PRES). Fully referenced neurology checklist.
Neurological complications
- Posterior reversible leukoencephalopathy syndrome (PRES)
- Rhabdomyolysis
- Restless legs syndrome (RLS)
- Propriospinal myoclonus
Psychiatric complications
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Systemic complications
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References
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