title: [Miller Fisher syndrome: a report of 4 cases and review of the nosologic position].
abstract: Four typical cases of the Miller Fisher syndrome with external ophthalmoplegia, ataxia and generalized areflexia but no muscular weakness or sensory impairment of the limbs are reported. The nosological position of this disorder is reviewed.
authors.affiliation: Serviço de Neurologia, Hospital da Lagoa, Rio de Janeiro, Brasil.
authors.forename: S G
authors.initials: SG
authors.lastname: Camargo
authors.forename: R M
authors.initials: RM
authors.lastname: Papais-Alvarenga
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001259:Ataxia / Q000209:etiology*; D002490:Central Nervous System / Q000503:physiopathology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009886:Ophthalmoplegia / Q000209:etiology*; D010525:Peripheral Nerves / Q000503:physiopathology*; D012021:Reflex, Abnormal; D013577:Syndrome
vernacular_title: Síndrome de Miller Fisher: apresentação de quatro casos e revisão da posição nosológica.