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Miller Fisher syndrome: a diagnosis not to be missed

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  23 March 2007

S J Davis ,
R Salib ,
H Buchan  and
E Nilssen
S J Davis*
Affiliation:
Departments of Otorhinolaryngology, Portsmouth, UK
R Salib
Affiliation:
Departments of Otorhinolaryngology, Portsmouth, UK
H Buchan
Affiliation:
Medicine, Queen Alexandra Hospital, Portsmouth, UK
E Nilssen
Affiliation:
Departments of Otorhinolaryngology, Portsmouth, UK
*
Address for correspondence: Mr S J Davis, 106 Nibley Road, Shirehampton, Bristol BS11 9XW, UK. Fax: 0117 9595850 E-mail: sd4166@hotmail.com
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Abstract

We report a case of Miller Fisher syndrome presenting in an ENT setting. The referral was made on the basis of worsening nasal regurgitation following Campylobacter jejuni enteritis. The aim of this report is not to add to the recorded instances of Miller Fisher syndrome, but to help raise the level of its awareness amongst otolaryngologists. Emphasis is placed on the mode of presentation and management issues, as early diagnosis is crucial and confers a favourable prognosis. In that respect, we consider this case noteworthy and instructive.

Keywords

Miller Fisher SyndromeDysphagiaPolyneuropathyCampylobacter Jejuni

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The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 122 , Issue 1 , January 2008 , pp. 82 - 85
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Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 2007

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