Miller Fisher syndrome (MFS): management
Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .
Miller Fisher syndrome (MFS): management. This shows albumino-cytologic dissociation. Fully referenced neurology checklist.
Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) analysis
- This shows albumino-cytologic dissociation
- This is a high protein level with a disproportionately lower cell count
- The abnormalities develop from the second week
Nerve conduction studies (NCS)
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Other investigations
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Treatment
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References
- Aranyi Z, Kovacs T, Sipos I, Bereczki D. Miller Fisher syndrome: brief overview and update with a focus on electrophysiological findings. Eur J Neurol 2012; 19:15-20.
- Mori M, Kuwabara S, Fukutake T, Hattori T. Intravenous immunoglobulin therapy for Miller Fisher syndrome. Neurology 2007; 68:1144-1146.
