Unilateral external ophthalmoplegia in Miller Fisher syndrome: case report
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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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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- BMC Ophthalmology
دوره 7 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2007