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A Case Report of Atypical Miller-Fisher Syndrome  

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)
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Journal of Acupuncture Research / v.29, no.6, 2012 , pp. 105-110 More about this Journal
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.
Keywords
atypical Miller-Fisher syndrome; ophthalmoplegia; ptosis; acupuncture; electro-acupuncture therapy; herbal medication;
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