Acute Autoimmune Neuropathies

《英文msh詞典》Acute Autoimmune Neuropathies
[入口詞] Acute Autoimmune Neuropathies
[主題詞] Guillain-Barre Syndrome
[英文釋義] An acute inflammatory autoimmune neuritis caused by T cell- mediated cellular immune response directed towards peripheral myelin. Demyelination occurs in peripheral nerves and nerve roots. The process is often preceded by a viral or bacterial infection,surgery,immunization,lymphoma,or exposure to toxins. Common clinical manifestations include progressive weakness,loss of sensation,and loss of deep tendon reflexes. Weakness of respiratory muscles and autonomic dysfunction may occur. (From Adams et al.,Principles of Neurology,6th ed,pp1312-1314)