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BMC Ophthalmology
Published in: BMC Ophthalmology 1/2007

Open Access 01-12-2007 | Case report

Unilateral external ophthalmoplegia in Miller Fisher syndrome: case report

Authors: Jonathan Smith, Lucy Clarke, Philip Severn, Robert Boyce

Published in: BMC Ophthalmology | Issue 1/2007

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Abstract

Background

A description of the diagnostic features of Miller Fisher syndrome.

Case presentation

The clinical presentation, investigation, and subsequent progress of our patient with clinical unilateral external ophthalmoplegia.

Conclusion

Our case demonstrates the presentation of clinical unilateral external ophthalmoplegia as part of the full triad of Miller Fisher syndrome.
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Metadata
Title
Unilateral external ophthalmoplegia in Miller Fisher syndrome: case report
Authors
Jonathan Smith
Lucy Clarke
Philip Severn
Robert Boyce
Publication date
01-12-2007
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
BMC Ophthalmology / Issue 1/2007
Electronic ISSN: 1471-2415
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-2415-7-7

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