Brainstem Encephalitis Mimicking Miller Fisher Syndrome.
- Author:
Jeong Gyun NA
1
;
Won Young JUNG
;
Kyung WON
;
Gun Han LIM
Author Information
1. Department of Neurology, Chosun University Medical College, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- MeSH:
Adolescent;
Ataxia;
Brain Stem*;
Encephalitis*;
Humans;
Miller Fisher Syndrome*;
Neural Conduction;
Nystagmus, Pathologic;
Peripheral Nervous System Diseases
- From:Journal of the Korean Neurological Association
1994;12(4):758-763
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
We report a 18 years old man of brainstem encephalitis with acute ataxia, areflexia and gaze evoked vertical and horizontal nystagmus which is mimicking Miller Fisher syndrome. He had evidences of both peripheral neuropathy in nerve conduction studies and a brainstem encephalitis in MR findings. The possible relationship of the Miller Fisher syndrome and brainstem encephalitis are discussed with brief review of literature.
