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Miller Fisher Syndrome Synonym(s): Reviewed 12-28-2001 Get Web page suited for printing Email this to a friend or colleague Studies with patients Table of Contents (click to jump to sections) What is Miller Fisher Syndrome?Is there any treatment? What is the prognosis? What research is being done? Organizations Related NINDS Publications and Information What is Miller Fisher Syndrome? Miller Fisher syndrome is a rare, acute polyneuropathy characterized by ataxia (abnormal muscle coordination), ophthalmoplegia (paralysis of the eye muscles), and areflexia (absence of the reflexes). The disorder is a variant of Guillain-Barre syndrome. Symptoms may be preceded by a viral illness and include generalized muscle weakness and respiratory failure as in Guillain-Barre syndrome. The majority of individuals with Miller Fisher syndrome have a unique antibody that characterizes the disorder. Is there any treatment? What is the prognosis? What research is being done? Guillain-Barre Syndrome Foundation International Related NINDS Publications and Information
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