Hydrocephalus: a rare complication in Guillain Barre Syndrome patients A case report and review of the literature

Guillain Barre syndrome is an autoimmune post-infectious polyneuropathy, which is characterized by ascending sym- metrical limb weakness, loss of tendon reflexes, absent or mild sensory signs, and variable autonomic dysfunctions. Hydrocephalus is an extremely rare complication of GBS. Here, we report our case of a 5-year-old boy who was diag- nosed of GBS had significant recovery on IVIG therapy. However, 4 weeks post admission, he developed hydro- cephalus. Here we highlight the significance of increased concentration of CSF protein to predict hydrocephalus in the course of recovery. In addition, this report is compared and contrasted with previous case reports in terms of manage- ment of the disorder. Moreover, we emphasize the importance of continuous monitoring of neurological advancements along with fundoscopy and neuroimaging studies.