ICD-11 classes
08 Diseases of the nervous system
Disorders of nerve root, plexus or peripheral nerves
Polyneuropathy
8C01 — Inflammatory polyneuropathy
8C01.0 — Acute inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy

ICD-11 8C01.0 — Acute inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy

Progressive weakness of the limbs over a few days to 28 days, symmetrical deficit, areflexia, absent or mild sensory disturbance, elevated cerebrospinal fluid protein, and slowing of nerve conduction velocities are the cardinal features. The disorder may be preceded by upper respiratory or gastrointestinal infection or immunization 1 to 4 weeks prior to onset of the illness. Bifacial palsy may be present.

The diagnosis excludes nothing.

It has no clarifying diagnoses.