Factors contributing to delay in diagnosis of Guillain-Barré syndrome and impact on clinical outcome.

Introduction: Heterogeneity of presenting symptoms makes the initial clinical diagnosis of Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) challenging.

Methods: Observational retrospective study from 2 teaching hospitals (Parkland Memorial Hospital and University of Texas Southwestern University Hospital) between 2008 and 2013.

Results: Sixty-nine GBS patients were identified.