Acute onset of tingling, numbness, and autonomic dysfunction presents a formidable diagnostic challenge due to their diverse and often overlapping etiologies. This comprehensive case report delves into the presentation, diagnostic odyssey, and clinical trajectory of a 34-year-old male who developed a subacute, progressive sensory loss coupled with severe autonomic failure. Ultimately, he was diagnosed with acute autonomic and sensory neuronopathy (AASN), a profoundly rare immune-mediated disorder characterized by the primary degeneration of both sensory and autonomic ganglia. This report underscores the critical importance of a meticulous clinical evaluation, the strategic application of advanced electrophysiological studies, and the systematic exclusion of more common conditions to arrive at this uncommon diagnosis. Furthermore, it highlights the devastating and often irreversible impact of AASN, emphasizing the frequently poor neurological recovery associated with this debilitating condition. Through this detailed account, we aim to augment the collective understanding of AASN, providing valuable insights for clinicians encountering similar complex neurological presentations.

Acute pandysautonomia, sensory ganglionopathy, autonomic neuropathy

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