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BENEGAS GONZALEZ, Noham Ariel et al. Patient with acute weakness on the left side of the body. Rev. virtual Soc. Parag. Med. Int. [online]. 2026, vol.13, n.1, e13142609.  Epub 19-Feb-2026. ISSN 2312-3893.  https://doi.org/10.18004/rvspmi/2312-3893/2026.e13142609.

It is common for sudden weakness in the left side of the body, especially in elderly patients and those with cardiovascular risk factors, to be caused by a stroke.

We present the case of a 79-year-old woman who consulted for sudden weakness in the left side of her body. Physical examination revealed quadriparesis predominantly affecting the left limbs, with hypotonia and hyporeflexia. After relevant tests, Guillain-Barré syndrome was confirmed, which improved with human immunoglobulin infusions.

Palabras clave : Guillain-Barré syndrome; stroke; paresis; medical history.

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