A Case of Acute Motor Conduction Block Neuropathy with Hyperreflexia

J Korean Neurol Assoc > Volume 26(1); 2008 > Article

Journal of the Korean Neurological Association 2008;26(1): 46-49.

항진된 심부건 반사를 보인 급성 운동 전도차단 신경병증

박강민, 배종석 김상진 김종국a

인제대학교 의과대학 부산백병원 신경과학교실, 고신대학교 의과대학 신경과학교실a

A Case of Acute Motor Conduction Block Neuropathy with Hyperreflexia

Kang-Min Park

Department of Neurology, Busan Paik Hospital, Inje University College of Medicine; Department of Neurology, Kosin University College of Medicinea, Busan, Korea

Abstract

A 38-year-old man developed weakness in all limbs 3 days prior to admission. Motor examination showed decreased strength in the limbs, but sensory examination was normal. Deep tendon reflexes were hyperactive. Electrophysiological examination showed conduction blocks with nearly normal conduction velocities and terminal latencies in the motor nerves and normal amplitudes and velocities in the sensory nerves. Acute motor conduction block neuropathy with hyperreflexia may be another variant of Guillain-Barre syndrome.KeyWords:Guillain-Barre syndrome, Motor neuropathy, Conduction block