Coexistence of Guillain-Barré Syndrome and Subacute Combined Degeneration of the Spinal Cord Due to Autoimmune Gastritis: A Case Report and Literature Review
Huiyao Xiang,
Moushan Cai
Abstract:Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) and autoimmune gastritis (AIG) are both autoimmune diseases (ADs) that have a low prevalence in China. Both conditions involve the immune system mistakenly attacking the body's own tissues. GBS primarily affects the peripheral nervous system, leading to muscle weakness and paralysis, while AIG targets the stomach lining, causing inflammation and reduced absorption of vital nutrients. Subacute combined degeneration (SCD) of the spinal cord is the most common neurological manifestat… Show more
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