Guillain-Barré syndrome MRI
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Priyamvada Singh, MBBS [2]
Overview
MRI
- MRI may be helpful in the diagnosis of Guillain Barre syndrome. Findings on MRI suggestive of Guillain Barre syndrome include:[1]
- Anterior and posterior nerve root enhancement.
- cauda equina enhancement.
NOTE: The underlying etiology of these findings is blood brain barrier disruption due to inflammation.
References
- ↑ Baran GA, Sowell MK, Sharp GB, Glasier CM (July 1993). "MR findings in a child with Guillain-Barré syndrome". AJR Am J Roentgenol. 161 (1): 161–3. doi:10.2214/ajr.161.1.8517296. PMID 8517296.