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BackgroundLymphoma-associated incomplete Miller-Fisher syndrome is very rare.Case CharacteristicsAn 11-year-old boy who initially presented with headache, left ptosis, diplopia and weakness. Neurologic examination indicated left sided ptosis with ophthalmoplegia.ObservationsCerebral imaging and… Click to show full abstract
BackgroundLymphoma-associated incomplete Miller-Fisher syndrome is very rare.Case CharacteristicsAn 11-year-old boy who initially presented with headache, left ptosis, diplopia and weakness. Neurologic examination indicated left sided ptosis with ophthalmoplegia.ObservationsCerebral imaging and cerebrospinal fluid examinations were normal. Magnetic resonance imaging of the abdomen showed a mass lesion in the ileal loops. A bone marrow biopsy showed infiltration by Burkitt’s lymphoma.MessageBurkitt lymphoma may present with incomplete Miller Fisher syndrome.
Journal Title: Indian Pediatrics
Year Published: 2017
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