VARIOUS MANIFESTATIONS OF GUILLAIN BARRE SYNDROME – A CASE SERIES

Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS) is an acute, degenerative neurological disorder which can be fatal if not diagnosed and treated early. It is an acquired condition which have the characteristic features as progressive, symmetrical, proximal and distal weakness. Loss of sensation is common in this disease and muscle reexes are decreased to absent. Etiology remains unclear but pathophysiology includes demyelination of spinal nerve roots. Death is usually rare but can take place due to secondary causes. Early diagnosis and prompt referral should occur. We are presenting the case series of 8 patients with variable presentation of the disease.