Petty, R. K. H., Duncan, R., Jamal, G. A., Hadley, D. and Kennedy, P. G. E. (1993) Brainstem encephalitis and the Miller Fisher syndrome. Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry, 56(2), pp. 201-203. (doi: 10.1136/jnnp.56.2.201)
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Abstract
A case is described of a man with an acute onset areflexic ataxic syndrome with partial ophthalmoparesis and normal limb muscle power. There was evidence of both a peripheral neuropathy and a brainstem encephalitis. The patient made a full recovery and the interrelationship and nosology of brainstem encephalitis and the Miller Fisher syndrome are discussed.
Item Type: | Articles |
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Status: | Published |
Refereed: | Yes |
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Petty, Dr Richard and Error, Mr Roderick and Kennedy, Professor Peter and Hadley, Professor Donald |
Authors: | Petty, R. K. H., Duncan, R., Jamal, G. A., Hadley, D., and Kennedy, P. G. E. |
College/School: | College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Infection & Immunity |
Journal Name: | Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry |
Publisher: | BMJ Publishing Group |
ISSN: | 0022-3050 |
ISSN (Online): | 1468-330X |
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