Abstract
Miller Fisher syndrome (MFS) is characterised by the triad of ataxia, areflexia and ophthalmoplegia. It is acute in onset and runs a monophasic self-limiting course. When the central nervous system involved as well, the condition is termed as Bickerstaff encephalitis. Infectious, immunological and neoplastic diseases can be associated with MFS. Anti-GQ1b IgG antibody titre is commonly elevated in MFS. Favourable outcomes with immunotherapy are known.
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Khadilkar, S.V., Yadav, R.S., Patel, B.A. (2018). Miller Fisher Syndrome. In: Neuromuscular Disorders. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-5361-0_47
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