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The Critical Role of Family Medicine Continuity in the Diagnosis of Guillain–Barré Syndrome

Ilgin IMIR, Sila ALTUNTAS, Onur EMRE and Vildan MEVSIM

Guillain–Barré Syndrome (GBS) may initially present with mild, nonspecific neurological symptoms. Early emergency department evaluations often appear normal, leading to missed diagnoses. In contrast, family physicians who know patients longitudinally can detect subtle deviations from baseline. This case illustrates how an unexpected administrative visit enabled early recognition of GBS in primary care.