A 22-year-old woman presents with difficulty walking and sensory changes that have worsened over the last few days. She reports spending most of the preceding week in bed.
Your main differentials are cauda equina syndrome and Guillain-Barre syndrome.
Compare and contrast cauda equina syndrome and Guillain-Barre syndrome using key clinical features, including progression, diminished reflexes and sensory or associated features.
(Marked out of 6.0)
/ 6
State the Guillain-Barre syndrome variant that predominantly affects the eyes.
(Marked out of 1.0)
/ 1
List and justify two (2) bedside investigations used to risk stratify a patient with Guillain-Barre syndrome.
(Marked out of 4.0)
/ 4
State one (1) definitive specific treatment for Guillain-Barre syndrome and where it should occur.
(Marked out of 2.0)
/ 2
Total Score: 0 / 13
Percentage: 0%
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