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Guillain-Barré syndrome presenting with abdominal pain as the initial manifestation: a case report

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Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) is an acute immune-mediated polyneuropathy that typically presents with ascending limb weakness.
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A 62-year-old male initially diagnosed with acute cholecystitis later developed GBS, highlighting diagnostic challenges.
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Abdominal pain can precede neurological symptoms in GBS, potentially delaying accurate diagnosis and treatment.
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Physicians should maintain a high suspicion for GBS in patients presenting with abdominal pain and rapid neurological decline.
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This case emphasizes the need for awareness of atypical GBS presentations to improve timely diagnosis and management.

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