[Miller Fisher syndrome in the course of an acute pneumonia by Mycoplasma pneumoniae]

Rev Neurol. 2003 Feb;36(3):235-7.
[Article in Spanish]

Abstract

Case report: We report a patient with Miller Fisher syndrome in the course of an acute pneumonia by Mycoplasma pneumoniae.

Conclusion: Miller Fisher syndrome as a neurologic complication of mycoplasmal respiratory disease occurring at infection onset is very rare and has not been described previously.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Miller Fisher Syndrome / diagnosis
  • Miller Fisher Syndrome / etiology*
  • Mycoplasma pneumoniae
  • Pneumonia, Mycoplasma / complications*