ABSTRACT Polyneuritis cranialis is used for a single disease affecting multiple cranial nerves. Guillain–Barré syndrome (GBS) is one of the causes of polyneuritis cranialis. A pharyngeal-cervical-brachial variant of GBS is one such variant, which is usually bilateral and symmetrical. Here, we report a case of GBS presenting as a polyneuritis cranialis variant with symmetrical involvement. A 29-year-old male presented with complaints of difficulty in lifting his left arm, difficulty in swallowing food, and hoarseness of voice for 10 days. Cerebrospinal fluid studies showed albumin-cytological dissociation. Treatment with intravenous immunoglobulin was started for GBS, and the patient responded dramatically. These uncommon manifestations of GBS are significant from a therapeutic standpoint since long-term disabilities may be avoided with early detection and treatment.
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