A Case of Atypical Miller-Fisher Syndrome with Internal Carotid Artery Stenosis / 대한소아신경학회지
Journal of the Korean Child Neurology Society
; (4): 311-316, 2010.
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em Ko
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ABSTRACT
Miller-Fisher syndrome is an acute poly-neuropathy typically characterized by the triad of ophthalmoplegia, ataxia, and areflexia. Other poly-neuropathy diseases include Guillain-Barre syndrome and Bickerstaff brainstem encephalitis. However, not all cases of Miller-Fisher syndrome have the typical three symptoms. These diseases have been differentiated by clinical manifestations and anti-GQ1b IgG antibody testing. In Miller-Fisher syndrome, anti-GQ1b IgG antibody is present in over 95% of patients; however, the frequency is not so high in normal subjects or in those with other poly-neuropathy diseases. Infectious illnesses, such as respiratory diseases and gastrointestinal diseases, usually precede Miller-Fisher syndrome. In general, Miller-Fisher syndrome is a self-limiting illness; however, a few cases of Miller-Fisher syndrome progressing to respiratory failure have been reported, particularly in children. In this case, we report abnormal angiographic findings. We report a case of atypical Miller-Fisher syndrome with internal carotid artery stenosis treated with prednisolone.
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Assunto principal:
Polineuropatias
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Insuficiência Respiratória
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Ataxia
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Tronco Encefálico
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Imunoglobulina G
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Prednisolona
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Artéria Carótida Interna
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Oftalmoplegia
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Estenose das Carótidas
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Síndrome de Miller Fisher
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Child
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Humans
Idioma:
Ko
Revista:
Journal of the Korean Child Neurology Society
Ano de publicação:
2010
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