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Arsenic‐Induced Polyneuropathy Mimicking Guillain‐Barré Syndrome: A Conundrum

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: We present a patient with flaccid paralysis caused by chronic arsenic exposure, most likely due to illicit drug use. Arsenic is known to cause polyneuropathy, but is not often considered in the differential diagnosis of a patient presenting with flaccid paralysis.

Source: Clinical Case Reports

DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.70853

Authors: Carin Behrens‐van Tonder, Liesl Smit

Institution: University of the Free State

Language: English

Topic: Peripheral Neuropathies and Disorders

Subfield: Neurology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,820