An Adult Case of Fisher Syndrome Subsequent to Mycoplasma pneumoniae Infection
Journal of Korean Medical Science
; : 152-155, 2013.
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ABSTRACT
Reported herein is an adult case of Fisher syndrome (FS) that occurred as a complication during the course of community-acquired pneumonia caused by Mycoplasma pneumoniae. A 38-yr-old man who had been treated with antibiotics for serologically proven M. pneumoniae pneumonia presented with a sudden onset of diplopia, ataxic gait, and areflexia. A thorough evaluation including brain imaging, cerebrospinal fluid examination, a nerve conduction study, and detection of serum anti-ganglioside GQ1b antibody titers led to the diagnosis of FS. Antibiotic treatment of the underlying M. pneumoniae pneumonia was maintained without additional immunomodulatory agents. A complete and spontaneous resolution of neurologic abnormalities was observed within 1 month, accompanied by resolution of lung lesions.
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Main subject:
Pneumonia, Mycoplasma
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Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Miller Fisher Syndrome
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Diplopia
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Erythrocyte Count
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Gangliosides
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Lung
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Anti-Bacterial Agents
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Antibodies
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Adult
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Humans
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Male
Language:
En
Journal:
Journal of Korean Medical Science
Year:
2013
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Article