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Guillain-Barré syndrome in three siblings less than 2 years old

G Bar-Joseph1, A Etzioni, J Hemli

  • 1Rambam Medical Center and Technion, Faculty of Medicine, Haifa, Israel.

Archives of Disease in Childhood
|September 1, 1991
PubMed

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Consanguineous parents had three children develop Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) before age three. This suggests a potential genetic link in the rare early childhood GBS.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Neurology
  • Human Genetics
  • Immunology

Background:

  • Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) is a rare autoimmune disorder affecting the peripheral nervous system.
  • Early childhood GBS is exceptionally uncommon, posing diagnostic challenges.
  • Consanguinity increases the risk of autosomal recessive genetic disorders.

Observation:

  • A study observed five children born to consanguineous parents.
  • Three of these five children were diagnosed with GBS before the age of three years.
  • This represents a significant occurrence of GBS in a small cohort with shared ancestry.

Findings:

  • A notable proportion of children from consanguineous unions developed GBS in early childhood.
  • The incidence in this cohort is substantially higher than the typical rate for early-onset GBS.
  • This observation points towards a potential genetic predisposition or susceptibility.

Implications:

  • The findings suggest a possible genetic component in the pathogenesis of early-onset Guillain-Barré syndrome.
  • Further research into specific genetic factors within families with consanguinity is warranted.
  • This could lead to improved genetic counseling and early diagnostic strategies for at-risk populations.

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