Guillain-Barre Syndrome in a Patient With Cervical Myelopathy and Lumbar Spinal Stenosis Following a Fall: A Diagnostic Challenge

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23 Oct 2026 0 comments

Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) is an acute autoimmune disease characterized by symmetrical weakness that develops over a few days to four weeks. Its diagnosis can be challenging when symptoms overlap with other conditions, such as lumbar spinal stenosis. We report the case of a 55-year-old man who presented with sudden lower-extremity weakness and bladder incontinence following a fall after alcohol intake. Magnetic resonance imaging revealed cervical and lumbar spinal stenosis with compressive...