title: [Fisher syndrome].
abstract: In 1956, Fisher described a variant of Guillain-Barré syndrome characterized by ophthalmoplegia, ataxia and areflexia. There is spontaneous remission within several weeks or months. Etiology and pathogenesis are not yet clear. A lesion in the brain stem or of peripheral neurons, or a combination of central and peripheral lesions are considered possible causes. A case history is presented as an example of this rare syndrome.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001259:Ataxia / Q000150:complications*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009886:Ophthalmoplegia / Q000150:complications*; D011129:Polyradiculoneuropathy / Q000209:etiology; D012021:Reflex, Abnormal / Q000150:complications*; D013577:Syndrome
vernacular_title: Das Fisher Syndrom.