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KMID : 1189420190320030254
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Journal of Korean Oriental Medical Ophthalmology & Otolaryngology & Dermatology
2019 Volume.32 No. 3 p.254 ~ p.261
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A Case of Delayed Facial Palsy and Dizziness in Miller-Fisher Syndrome
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Song Mi-Sa
Yoon Hwa-Jung
Ko Woo-Shin
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Abstract
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Objective : Miller-Fisher syndrome(MFS) is a type of acute inflammatory polyneuropathy, a disease characterized by abnormal muscle coordination, absence of tendon reflexes, and paralysis of the eye muscle. This study is to report a case of delayed facial palsy and dizziness in Miller-Fisher syndrome, treated with traditional Korean medicine.
Methods : A 57-year-old male was diagnosed with Miller-Fisher syndrome accompanied by neurological symptoms such as right facial palsy and dizziness. He received traditional Korean medicine treatment such as acupuncture(including pharmacopuncture, needle embedding therapy, electroacupuncture) and herbal medicine for 17 days.
Results : Each neurological symptoms were improved after traditional Korean medicine. In case of facial palsy, House Brackmann Grading System was reduced form grade 3 to grade 2, and Sunnybrook Scale was improved from 39 to 55. Also, other symptoms such as dizziness and headache was also improved.
Conclusions : This case report suggests that traditional Korean medicine may have a role in treating neurological symptoms such as facial palsy and dizziness in patient diagnosed with Miller-Fisher syndrome.
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KEYWORD
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Miller-Fisher syndrome, Delayed Facial palsy, Dizziness
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