Multiple cranial nerves involvement as initial presentation of Guillain-Barré syndrome
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: Guillain-Barré syndrome is an immune-mediated peripheral nerve disease with classical symptoms of progressive ascending bilateral upper and lower limb weakness. Cranial nerves involvement can be part of manifestation of Guillain-Barré syndrome. Case reports on early involvement of multiple cranial nerves in this disease are limited. We hereby describe a 49 year old man who was diagnosed as Guillain-Barré syndrome presenting unusually with facial diplegia and bulbar palsy that preceded lower limbs weakness and paresthesia. The diagnosis was supported with rare neuroimaging findings of bilateral facial nerves enhancement. He recovered well with supportive management.
DOI: 10.51271/ajnn-0025
Language: English
Subfield: Neurology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4408768865