Guillain-Barré Syndrome
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📋Overview
Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) is an acute autoimmune disorder characterized by rapid onset of muscle weakness and paralysis due to peripheral nerve inflammation and demyelination. It is a well-recognized neurological emergency requiring prompt diagnosis and management. GBS is the preferred modern term; older or related terms include acute inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (AIDP), which is the most common subtype.
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Medical codes (for reference)
UMLS CUI: C0018378ICD-10-CM
G61.0
MeSH
D020275
SNOMED CT (US)
40956001
Codes are provided for reference and interoperability. They are not a diagnosis.
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