Journal of Acupuncture Research

Korean Acupuncture & Moxibustion Medicine Society (대한침구의학회)
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A Case Report of Atypical Miller-Fisher Syndrome

비전형적 Miller-Fisher 증후군 1례

  • Lee, Seung Min (Dept. of Acupuncture & Moxibustion Medicine, College of Oriental Medicine, Daejeon University) ;
  • Ji, Young Seung (Dept. of Acupuncture & Moxibustion Medicine, College of Oriental Medicine, Daejeon University) ;
  • Lee, Chang Woo (Dept. of Acupuncture & Moxibustion Medicine, College of Oriental Medicine, Daejeon University) ;
  • Jeon, Ju Hyun (Dept. of Acupuncture & Moxibustion Medicine, College of Oriental Medicine, Daejeon University) ;
  • Kim, Jung Ho (Dept. of Acupuncture & Moxibustion Medicine, College of Oriental Medicine, Daejeon University) ;
  • Kim, Young Il (Dept. of Acupuncture & Moxibustion Medicine, College of Oriental Medicine, Daejeon University)
  • 이승민 (대전대학교 한의과대학 침구의학교실) ;
  • 지영승 (대전대학교 한의과대학 침구의학교실) ;
  • 이창우 (대전대학교 한의과대학 침구의학교실) ;
  • 전주현 (대전대학교 한의과대학 침구의학교실) ;
  • 김정호 (대전대학교 한의과대학 침구의학교실) ;
  • 김영일 (대전대학교 한의과대학 침구의학교실)
  • Received : 2012.11.10
  • Accepted : 2012.11.26
  • Published : 2012.12.20
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Abstract

Objectives : This study is designed to investigate the effect of oriental medical therapy on a 10 year old male patient had atypical Miller-Fisher syndrome with ophthalmoplegia and ptosis. Methods : We experienced a case of atypical Miller-Fisher syndrome and treated with acupuncture treatment, electro-acupuncture therapy, herbal medicine. The effect of treatment were evaluated with pictures of palpebra and eyeball movement. Results : After oriental medical treatment, ophthalmoplegia and ptosis was improved. Conclusion : Acupuncture, electro-acupuncture therapy and herbal medication is promising treatment for atypical Miller-Fisher syndrome with ophthalmoplegia and ptosis.

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