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Incomplete Miller—Fisher syndrome with advanced stage Burkitt lymphoma

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Abstract

Background

Lymphoma-associated incomplete Miller-Fisher syndrome is very rare.

Case Characteristics

An 11-year-old boy who initially presented with headache, left ptosis, diplopia and weakness. Neurologic examination indicated left sided ptosis with ophthalmoplegia.

Observations

Cerebral imaging and cerebrospinal fluid examinations were normal. Magnetic resonance imaging of the abdomen showed a mass lesion in the ileal loops. A bone marrow biopsy showed infiltration by Burkitt’s lymphoma.

Message

Burkitt lymphoma may present with incomplete Miller Fisher syndrome.

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  1. Division of Pediatric Hematology, Eskiþehir Osmangazi University Faculty of Medicine, 26480, Eskipehir, Turkey

    Zeynep Canan Özdemir

  2. Department of Pediatrics, Eskiþehir Osmangazi University Faculty of Medicine, Eskipehir, Turkey

    Yeter Düzenli Kar

  3. Department of Division of Pediatric Neurology, Eskiþehir Osmangazi University Faculty of Medicine, Eskipehir, Turkey

    Coþkun Yarar

  4. Department of Radiology, Eskiþehir Osmangazi University Faculty of Medicine, Eskipehir, Turkey

    Suzan Þaylýsoy

  5. Division of Pediatric Oncology, Eskiþehir Osmangazi University Faculty of Medicine, Eskipehir, Turkey

    Özcan Bör

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Özdemir, Z.C., Kar, Y.D., Yarar, C. et al. Incomplete Miller—Fisher syndrome with advanced stage Burkitt lymphoma. Indian Pediatr 54, 413–415 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13312-017-1116-0

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