Hypertension associated with the Guillain-Barré syndrome
Stapleton, F.B.; Skoglund, R.R.; Daggett, R.B.
Pediatrics 62(4): 588-590
1978
ISSN/ISBN: 0031-4005 PMID: 714592 Document Number: 129756
Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) is frequently complicated by hypertension, which has been ascribed to sympathetic nervous system hyperactivity. We report the case of a child with GBS and hypertension that appeared to be related to increased renin-angiotensin activity. Urinary catecholamine excretion was normal. Propranolol therapy successfully controlled the hypertension. Evaluation of the renin-angiotensin system and catecholamine excretion is indicated in patients with GBS and hypertension.