FISHERS SYNDROME - PERIPHERAL OR CENTRAL ORIGIN

1 January 1978

journal article
research article

Vol. 134 (5) , 325-339

Abstract

This syndrome includes ophtalmoplegia, ataxia and generalized loss of reflexes. It is classically considered to be of peripheral origin and its relation to Guillain and Barre''s syndrome in its mesencephalic form is debatable. The question of a probable central origin is discussed and reviewed in 5 cases. The pathognomonic features of these cases and those in the literature, and the results of oculographic and electromyographic studies were cited. The importance of the nature of the ataxia was stressed; the severe equilibrium disturbances noted in these patients could result, more from a central vestibular syndrome than from a cerebellar lesion.

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Upper Lid Jerks in the Fisher Syndrome
European Neurology, 1977