Miller Fisher syndrome: a case with pattern of pure sensory polyneuropathy concomitant with anti-GQ1B antibody

Turk J Pediatr. 2007 Jan-Mar;49(1):109-12.

Abstract

Miller Fisher syndrome is characterized by the acute onset of ophthalmoplegia, ataxia, and areflexia. Anti-GQ1b antibodies are useful markers for the differential diagnosis of Miller Fisher syndrome. We describe the case of a seven-year-old male who presented with a four-day history of diplopia and ophthalmoplegia following a febrile flu-like illness with sore throat. On examination he was found to have ataxia, areflexia and ophthalmoplegia, and a diagnosis of Miller Fisher syndrome was made after the exclusion of other conditions and concomitant with electrophysiological findings on electromyography. Although this disorder has a rare incidence, it should still be considered in the differential diagnosis in our country.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Electromyography
  • Humans
  • Immunoglobulin G / blood*
  • Immunoglobulins, Intravenous / therapeutic use*
  • Male
  • Miller Fisher Syndrome / diagnosis*
  • Miller Fisher Syndrome / immunology
  • Miller Fisher Syndrome / physiopathology

Substances

  • Immunoglobulin G
  • Immunoglobulins, Intravenous