Refractory hyperpyrexia successfully controlled by steroid in a patient with Guillain-Barré syndrome: A rare presentation of autonomic dysfunction

Key Points

• Successful control of hyperpyrexia was achieved, providing a unique treatment insight for Guillain-Barré syndrome.
• Treatment involved steroid administration, leading to improved management of autonomic dysfunction symptoms.
• Clinical analysis revealed the complex interaction between sympathetic nervous system activity and hyperpyrexia.
• Highlights the necessity for tailored therapeutic approaches in unusual presentations of Guillain-Barré syndrome.