Guillain Barre syndrome (GBS): complications

Evidence-based neurology checklist on guillain barre syndrome (gbs): complications: Neurological complications Posterior reversible leukoencephalopathy syndrome (PRES) Rhabdomyolysis Restless legs syndrome (RLS) Propriospinal myoclonus Systemic complications

Neurological complications

  • Posterior reversible leukoencephalopathy syndrome (PRES)
  • Rhabdomyolysis
  • Restless legs syndrome (RLS)
  • Propriospinal myoclonus

Systemic complications

References

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