Which clinical manifestation of Guillain-Barré syndrome reflects the most common clinical pattern of the disease?
A. Ophthalmoplegia and diplopia
B. Progressive weakness without sensory involvement
C. Progressive, ascending weakness and paresthesia
D. Weakness of the face, jaw, and sternocleidomastoid muscles
C
The most common clinical pattern of Guillain-Barré syndrome is the ascending variety. Weakness and paresthesia begin in the lower extremities and progress upward.
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