Disease Information for Miller-Fisher/Guillain-Barre' variant

Synonyms:

Fisher Syndrome, Fisher's syndrome, Fisher's syndrome (disorder), Guillain Barre Syndrome Miller Fisher Variant, Miller Fisher syndrome, Miller Fisher var Guillain Bar, Miller Fisher Variant of Guillain Barre Syndrome, Ophthalmoplegia Ataxia and Areflexia Syndrome, Ophthalmoplegia ataxia areflexia syndrome, Syndrome Fisher, Syndrome Miller Fisher

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Definition:

Guillain-Barre variant with ophthalmoplegia, ataxia cerebellar type and areflexia; this variant is a rare, acquired nerve disease that is considered to be a variant of Guillain-Barré syndrome; It is characterized by abnormal muscle coordination, paralysis of the eye muscles, and absence of the tendon reflexes; Like Guillian-Barré syndrome, symptoms may be preceded by a viral illness; Additional symptoms include generalized muscle weakness and respiratory failure; The majority of individuals with Miller Fisher syndrome have a unique antibody that characterizes the disorder--------------------------------

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