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This report aims to illustrate a unique presentation of Guillain-Barré syndrome characterized by unilateral symptoms.

Unilateral facial palsy with hemiplegia and positive anti-GT1a antibody: a case report and literature review

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This report aims to illustrate a unique presentation of Guillain-Barré syndrome characterized by unilateral symptoms.
Detailed clinical case of a 60-year-old man with symptoms and serological findings.
Electromyography showed peripheral nerve damage; cerebrospinal fluid analysis revealed albuminocytological dissociation.
Treatment included five-day intravenous immunoglobulin therapy.
Marked recovery observed in motor, sensory, and respiratory functions post-treatment.
Six-month follow-up showed significant improvement with residual dyspnea.
Case suggests GBS may present with unilateral limb weakness and facial palsy linked to anti-GT1a antibody.

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Case report highlights unilateral symptoms in Guillain-Barré syndrome, indicating a distinct clinical phenotype.

Wang et al. (2026) studied this question.

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