A 36-year-old man presents with ascending weakness following a recent respiratory infection. Examination shows flaccid paralysis of the legs, areflexi...

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A 36-year-old man presents with ascending weakness following a recent respiratory infection. Examination shows flaccid paralysis of the legs, areflexia and mild facial weakness. Sensory examination is largely normal. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Guillain–Barré syndrome

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Myasthenia gravis

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Motor neurone disease

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Multiple sclerosis

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Functional neurological disorder

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): Guillain–Barré syndrome

A 36-year-old man presents with ascending weakness following a recent respiratory infection. Examination shows flaccid paralysis of the legs, areflexia and mild facial weakness. Sensory examination is largely normal. What is the most likely diagnosis?