Uncommon Disorders Masquerading as Acute Flaccid Paralysis in Children

AbstractThe syndrome of acute flaccid paralysis (AFP) is a common medical emergency in children. In the era of poliomyelitis eradication, the common causes of AFP include Guillain-Barr é syndrome (GBS), transverse myelitis and traumatic neuritis. However, many common diseases can uncommonly present as AFP and some uncommon diseases may also masquerade like it. Uncommon causes of AFP seen at a tertiary care pediatric hospital are discussed along with relevant points in diagnosis a nd management. Also, common pitfalls in diagnosis of pediatric AFP and an approach to investigations are discussed.
Source: Indian Journal of Pediatrics - Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research