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Clinically similar to Guillain-Barré syndrome but with relapsing or progressive course over months or years and autoimmune dysfunction is generally less common
In the relapsing form, partial recovery may occur after relapses or no recovery between exacerbations
Remission may occur spontaneously, but frequently there is progression to severe functional disability
Usually ascending, symmetric weakness
Paresthesias more variable
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A symmetric sensory, motor, or mixed deficit, which may be most marked distally or proximally
See also Guillain-Barré Syndrome
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