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Beyoglu Eye J. 2019; 4(2): 123-125 | DOI: 10.14744/bej.2019.97269
2Department of Ophtalmology, Ankara University, Ankara, Turkey
Acute Bilateral External Ophthalmoplegia in Miller Fisher Syndrome
Feyza Calis Karanfil1, Huban Atilla21Department of Ophthalmology, Yuksek Ihtisas University, Ankara, Turkey2Department of Ophtalmology, Ankara University, Ankara, Turkey
Miller Fischer syndrome is a rare entity characterized by the triad of external ophthalmoplegia, ataxia, and areflexia. It is thought to be a form of Guillain-Barre syndrome. Presently described is the case of a 68-year-old woman who presented with bilateral, external ophthalmoplegia, areflexia, and ataxia. After excluding other conditions, a diagnosis of Miller Fisher syndrome was made. She was treated with intravenous immunoglobulin and completely recovered in 8 weeks.
Keywords: External ophthalmoplegia, intravenous immunoglobulin, Miller Fisher syndromeFeyza Calis Karanfil, Huban Atilla. Acute Bilateral External Ophthalmoplegia in Miller Fisher Syndrome. Beyoglu Eye J. 2019; 4(2): 123-125
Corresponding Author: Feyza Calis Karanfil, Türkiye
Manuscript Language: English
Corresponding Author: Feyza Calis Karanfil, Türkiye
Manuscript Language: English
