Question

A previously well 32-year-old man develops progressive ascending weakness over several days following an upper respiratory tract infection. Examination shows reduced power in both legs, areflexia and mild distal paraesthesia. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Guillain–Barré syndrome

Answer

Myasthenia gravis

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Multiple sclerosis

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Motor neurone disease

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Peripheral vascular disease

Practice question

A previously well 32-year-old man develops progressive ascending weakness over several days following an upper respiratory tract infection. Examination shows reduced power in both legs, areflexia and mild distal paraesthesia. What is the most likely diagnosis?