NEUROPATHY-ACUTE FLACCID PARALYSIS

SUMMARY

DIFFERENTIALS
1. GBS: AIDP, AMAN variants
2. Acute spinal cord lesions: transverse myelitis, cord compression
3. MG flare
4. Botulism
5. Porphyria
6. Tick paralysis
7. Heavy metal poisoning (e.g. lead, arsenic)

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