Miller Fischer Syndrome: A Case Report and Review
Published: 2023-09-23
Page: 157-161
Issue: 2023 - Volume 6 [Issue 1]
Arti Muley *
Department of Medicine, PIMSR, Parul University, Waghodia, Gujarat, India.
Bhargav Bhaliya
Department of Medicine, PIMSR, Parul University, Waghodia, Gujarat, India.
Kuldeep Viramgam
Department of Medicine, PIMSR, Parul University, Waghodia, Gujarat, India.
Mit Patel
Department of Medicine, PIMSR, Parul University, Waghodia, Gujarat, India.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
Guillain–Barre syndrome (GBS) is a rapid-onset weakness caused by the immune syste damaging the peripheral nervous system. Miller Fisher syndrome (MFS) is a variant of GBS characterized by weakness of the eye muscles, abnormalities in coordination, and absent reflexes. The symptoms may develop over the course of hours to a few weeks. Although rare, it has a tendency to recur, mostly affects younger age groups and may have a long duration of course resulting in significant psychological and economical impact. However, it remains a less reported and studied entity. There is a need for a detailed study to provide recommendations for proper diagnosis and management to reduce the morbidity as well as the adverse psychological, social, and economic impact.
Keywords: Guillain-Barre syndrome, peripheral nervous system, intravenous immunoglobulins